Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux L'Empereur | The Emperor

Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux
1827 - 1875
L'Empereur (The Emperor)

model from 1862, posthumous cast circa 1912
bronze, dark green patina
signed CARPEAUX, numbered 9, inscribed cire perdue and Susse Frs Edts Paris, Susse pastille mark, and stamped BRONZE

H. 8 ¼ in.
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Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux
1827 - 1875
L'Empereur

le modèle de 1862, edition posthume vers 1912
bronze à patine vert foncé
signé CARPEAUX, numéroté 9, inscrit cire perdue et Susse Frs Edts Paris, pastille Susse, et estampillé BRONZE

H. 21 cm

Condition Report:
The bronze is in good condition overall with minor surface dirt in the crevices. Minor wear and scratches to the patina, in particular to the high points (his proper left knee and elbow, his back, and the back of his skull), consistent with age and handling.