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Historical Oil Portrait: Napoleon Bonaparte Wearing the Grand Cross of the Légion D’honneur After Jacques-louis David (1 of 16)
Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD
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Historical Oil Portrait: Napoleon Bonaparte Wearing the Grand Cross of the Légion D’honneur After Jacques-louis David

REF: LA558109
£15,000
€17,279
$20,289
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Description
Historical Oil Portrait: Napoleon Bonaparte Wearing the Grand Cross of the Légion d’honneur After Jacques-Louis David (French, 1748–1825), c.1870 Subject and Medium A large, decorative oil on canvas portrait of Napoleon Bonaparte, painted circa 1870, on an oval canvas and presented in a substantial gilt frame. Composition and Technique Composed as a classic three-quarter-length imperial portrait, intended to read powerfully across a room. Napoleon is shown in French military dress uniform, his authority reinforced by the martial detail of him clutching his sabre. The painter employs a clear visual hierarchy—face first, then uniform and orders—set against a dark, atmospheric ground that heightens the brilliance of the decorations and the impact of the gilded framing. About the Sitter: Medals and Insignia Depicted Napoleon Bonaparte remains one of the most recognisable and consistently collected figures in Western portraiture, and this composition fully embraces the visual language of imperial authority. He is portrayed in formal French military uniform, holding his sabre, and wearing the insignia of the National Order of the Legion of Honour (Ordre national de la Légion d’honneur)—France’s highest order of merit, founded by Napoleon in 1802 to reward both military and civil distinction. The decorations are staged as explicit signals of rank and status. The Légion d’honneur badge appears suspended from a red ribbon with a white enamel cross, while the left breast bears a large “tinsel” style breast star associated with the Grand Cross grade. In this portrait type, the breast star is treated as a focal marker of seniority and legitimacy, reinforcing both state symbolism and Napoleon’s imperial identity. For high-end American collectors, the combination of iconic sitter, ceremonial uniform, sabre, and unmistakable Legion iconography creates a highly legible, high-impact subject well suited to Federal / Neoclassical / Empire-inspired interiors and curated collector displays. Historical Significance Napoleonic portraiture functions as visual statecraft: uniform and orders are never incidental, but communicate legitimacy, hierarchy, and myth-making. This is precisely why Napoleon portrait types continued to be painted, copied, and collected throughout the 19th century—and why they remain perennially desirable in both historical and decorative collecting contexts. Artist Attribution: After Jacques-Louis David (French, 1748–1825) Offered as a 19th-century (c.1870) work in the Davidian tradition, reflecting the enduring demand for authoritative Napoleonic imagery in the later 1800s. Signature Bearing an indistinct signature, with a faint painted symbol/mark nearby. For professional accuracy—and to protect buyer confidence—it is catalogued as After Jacques-Louis David rather than as an autograph work. Frame Presented in a large gilt frame with strong decorative presence. Reverse labels indicate historic trade handling and professional framing/backing history. Dimensions (Framed) Height 109 cm × Width 90 cm × Depth 4 cm Provenance A coherent UK trade-and-saleroom trail supported by reverse labels and inventory markings: Special Auction Services (SAS), Newbury, Berkshire (reverse inventory/handling sticker present) Thomas Kerr Antiques Ltd (London) (trade label with handwritten stock/price notation) Just Mirrors, Fulham Road, London (framers/makers label) Curated by Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD (current stock documentation) Why You’ll Love It c.1870 Empire-revival appeal, ideal for Federal/Neoclassical/Empire taste Instant recognition: Napoleon reads immediately and powerfully Serious wall presence: large oval format with commanding gilt frame Legion iconography with meaningful historical association (Napoleon’s 1802 order) Grand Cross drama: prominent breast star detail enhances collector appeal Confidence-building trail: recognisable UK saleroom passage plus London trade labels
measurements
Height:
109 cm
Width:
90 cm
Depth:
4 cm
declaration
Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD has clarified that the Historical Oil Portrait: Napoleon Bonaparte Wearing the Grand Cross of the Légion D’honneur After Jacques-louis David (LA558109) is genuinely of the period declared with the date/period of manufacture being 19th century
condition
Condition Report Overall, it presents strongly for display. The canvas has been relined, with foxing/staining and areas of craquelure, plus light scratches and minor paint loss consistent with age and use. There are minor touch-ups to the uniform and background in places. The frame shows wear including scuffs, scratches, staining, dust, and small losses, with some cracking—again consistent with age and handling.
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This Historical Oil Portrait: Napoleon Bonaparte Wearing the Grand Cross of the Légion D’honneur After Jacques-louis David is located in Greater London, United Kingdom
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