A lovely little figure believed to depict Louis Napoleon III standing with Eugénie, Empress of France, and the infant Prince Imperial.
The figure might be mistaken for one depicting Queen Victoria, Prince Albert, and the Princess Royal but it is generally accepted that this is the French Royal family.
The figure is nicely coloured and makes for a vibrant display. It is a relatively scarce and interesting figure of French royalty.
The figure is offered in fair, complete condition. There is some rubbing to Napoleon’s nose and chin and two long firing flaw hairlines running horizontally across the figure from the (viewer’s) right at Napoleon’s ankle level. This same firing flaw appears on the back. It culminates in a shallow, discreet chip on the hem of the Empress’ skirt. It does not seem the be the result of damage, and the hairline is entirely stable, and relatively discreet. There are some negligible nibbles to the base. Nevertheless, this imperfection is reflected in the figure’s price.
Reference: A. & N. Harding, Victorian Staffordshire Figures 1835 - 1875: Book One, p. 217, fig. 747
Height: 8.25”
Date: c. 1856
A lovely little figure believed to depict Louis Napoleon III standing with Eugénie, Empress of France, and the infant Prince Imperial.
The figure might be mistaken for one depicting Queen Victoria, Prince Albert, and the Princess Royal but it is generally accepted that this is the French Royal family.
The figure is nicely coloured and makes for a vibrant display. It is a relatively scarce and interesting figure of French royalty.
The figure is offered in fair, complete condition. There is some rubbing to Napoleon’s nose and chin and two long firing flaw hairlines running horizontally across the figure from the (viewer’s) right at Napoleon’s ankle level. This same firing flaw appears on the back. It culminates in a shallow, discreet chip on the hem of the Empress’ skirt. It does not seem the be the result of damage, and the hairline is entirely stable, and relatively discreet. There are some negligible nibbles to the base. Nevertheless, this imperfection is reflected in the figure’s price.
Reference: A. & N. Harding, Victorian Staffordshire Figures 1835 - 1875: Book One, p. 217, fig. 747
Height: 8.25”
Date: c. 1856
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