Lot Essay
Franois-Charles-Joseph Bonaparte (1811-32) was proclaimed King of Rome at his birth, and Napoleon II in 1815. He spend most of his life in the castle at Schönbrunn
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A decorative miniature of the King of Rome:
as a baby: seated facing left in white shift, red sash, holding an orb and sceptre, leaning on green cushions; crimson drapery background with added signature Gérard, in gilt-metal frame with floral border 2½in. (63mm.) diam.
as a baby: seated facing left in white shift, red sash, holding an orb and sceptre, leaning on green cushions; crimson drapery background with added signature Gérard, in gilt-metal frame with floral border 2½in. (63mm.) diam.