Jean-Baptiste CARPEAUX (1827-1875) "Le Prince Impérial et le chien Néro", bronze, signed on the terrace, trace of a stamp with a crowned F Height 45.5 cm - Terrace dimensions 16.6 x 18.3 cm Some scratches, patina wear This portrait was executed by Carpeaux at the request of the imperial couple in 1864. Delivered in 1865, the work was exhibited at the Tuileries and followed the couple to England during their exile. The work is now in the Musée d'Orsay (RF 2042).