Emperor Napoleon III
White earthenware figure on horseback, moulded in parts. Painted with black and pink enamels, and gilt.
White earthenware figure on horseback, moulded in parts. Painted with black and pink enamels, and gilt. Pair with Empress Eugenie (C.3B-2021).
Emperor Napeoleon III, wearing uncoloured military uniform and hat, and black boots, sits astride his horse, right arm raised to his head in salute. His horse raises its front left leg. The base displays the word 'EMPEROR', moulded and picked out in gilt. The underside is concave and glazed. The back is flat and undecorated, with a vent hole towards the base.
History note: The collection of Sir Donald Sinden (1923–2014); sold by the Sinden estate at Cheffins, 13 September 2017 (lot 3). Purchased by the donor, Prof. Norman Hammond.
Given by Prof. Norman Hammond
Method of acquisition: Given (2021-07-05) by Hammond, Prof. Norman
19th Century
Circa
1840
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Circa
1880
Part
Enamels
White earthenware
Lead-glaze
Accession number: C.3A-2021
Primary reference Number: 305672
Object entry form: 518
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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