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1860

Albert-Désiré Barre

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Albert-Désiré Barre

Medalist, French, 1818 - 1878

The sculpture is a decorative object or commemorative plaque. It features a round, gold-colored medallion with engraved text mounted on a decorative stand. The medallion has a smooth, polished surface with detailed engravings covering one side. It is attached to a small ornate holder with scroll-like embellishments beneath the medallion, fixed onto a pedestal made from dark wood. The pedestal is cylindrical, with a subtly flared base and cap, giving it an elegant appearance.

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The sculpture is a decorative object consisting of a medallion atop an ornate stand. The medallion features the profile of a man in relief, surrounded by an inscription that reads, "S.A.I. LE PRINCE JÉROME NAPOLÉON, FRÈRE DE L'EMPEREUR NAPOLEON I." The medallion is golden in color, suggestive of a metal like brass or gold-plated material. Below the medallion, the stand is crafted in dark wood and supports the medallion with decorative metal scrolls. The base of the stand is further embellished with a golden depiction of an eagle, adhering to the wooden pedestal. This sculptural piece stands upright, likely as a tribute or commemorative item related to historical figures, with the golden and wood elements providing a sense of elegance and tradition.

Jérôme Napoleon, 1784-1860 [obverse]

Albert-Désiré Barre

1860

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(David and Constance Yates, New York); purchased 1 June 2004 by NGA.

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Inscriptions

across the field: NÉ.A.AJACCIO / LE.15.NOVEMBRE.1784 / AU.COLLEGEDE.JUILLY.DE.1793.A.1799 / SOLDAT.DANS.LES.CHASSEURS.CONSEUR.1799 / ASPIRANT.DE.MARINE.1800 / ENSEIGNE.DE.VAISSEAU.EXPEON.DE.ST.DOMINGUE.1802 / COMMANDE.UNE.ESCADRE.ENVOYÉE.A.ALGER / POUR.LA.DELIVERANCE.DES.ESCLAVES.ITALIENS.1804 / CAPITAINE.DE.VAISSEAU.1805 / ENTRÉE.A.CONCARNEAU.CONTRE.AMIRAL.1806 / GRAND-CROIX.DE.LA.LEGION.D'HONNEUR - FRANCE.FRANCAIS / GÉNÉRAL.DE.BRIGADE.COMMANDE.L'ARMEE.DES.ALLIÉS.1806 / COMMANDE.EN.CHEF.LE.9E.CORPS.DE.LA.GRANDE.ARMÉE.EN.SILÉSIE / GENERAL.DE.DIVISION. 1807 / ÉPOUSE.LA.PRINCESSE.CATHERINE.DE.WURTENBERG.1807 / ROI.DE.WESTPHALIE. 1807 / [see Commentary field for remainder of text]

Wikidata ID

Q63863390

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