Dumont François (1751-1831) Napoleon Bonaparte Miniature On Ivory

DUMONT François (1751-1831) Napoleon Bonaparte Miniature on ivory Miniature: 11 x 14 cm (at sight) Frame: 19 x 22 cm In its wood and ebony frame Bust portrait of Napoleon Bonaparte signed by the artist, seen from three - quarters dressed in his red uniform decorated with the plate of the Legion of Honor embroidered with an eagle and the visible mention "Fatherland" and the medal on the buttonhole, his coronation sword on the belt. He holds his right hand in his waistcoat and in his left hand carries a portrait box with two round medallions depicting the couple he forms with Josephine. Napoleon Bonaparte established the Legion of Honor in 1802 which, according to the decree of 22 Messidor year XII (1804) indicates that it is a “star with five double rays. […] The center of the star, surrounded by an oak and laurel wreath, will present, on one side, the head of the Emperor, with this legend, Napoleon Emperor of the French, and on the other, the French eagle, holding lightning, with this legend, honor and homeland… ”Text and photos © FCP CORIDON