Masterfully portrait miniature of Napoleon was executed in the first half of 19th Century in the style of renowned French miniature artist Jean-Baptiste Isabey (1767 - 1955).

Literature: "Jean-Baptiste Isabey (1767-1855) : portraitiste de l´Europe", Museìe national des Châteaux de Malmaison et Bois-Preìau, exhibition 18 octobre 2005-9 janvier 2006, Museìe des beaux-arts de Nancy, 28 janvier 2006-19 avril 2006.

Inscription: unsigned.

Technique: gouache on ivory. Luxuriousy original period fire-gilded bronze frame with cooper matt.

Measurements: unframed w x h 1 5/8" (4 x 5,3 cm); framed w 2 3/4" x h 3 7/8" (7,1 x 9,8 cm)

Condition: in very good condition.