An early 19th century French bronze model of Napoleon's Column, the shaft with raised bands of military scenes and trophies, the plinth base with eagle surmounts, on black marble stand, the cupola with a figure of the Emperor -- 17½in. (44cm.) high.

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An early 19th century French bronze model of Napoleon's Column, the shaft with raised bands of military scenes and trophies, the plinth base with eagle surmounts, on black marble stand, the cupola with a figure of the Emperor -- 17½in. (44cm.) high.

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Napoleon's Column is situated in the Place Vendôme, Paris.

Though the subject matter on this Column is obviously different, the prototype can be seen in the Columns of the Roman Emperors, Trajan and Antoninus Pius.

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