France, début du XIXe siècle, attribué à Joseph Chinard (1756-1813) L'Impératrice Joséphine

Catalogue des Sculptures par Joseph Chinard de Lyon formant la collection de M. le Comte de Penha-Longa, Paris, Galerie Georges Petit, 1911, n° 41.

Very good condition overall with a few very minor lacks to the underside of the medallion. Some minor surface dirt in the crevices consistent with age and handling. A few very small chips to edges of the lace on the shoulder of her blouse. Very decorative piece in very good overall condition.
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Un médaillon identique de Joséphine, signé Chinard, de Lyon, faisait partie de la prestigieuse collection de Penha-Longa.