Lot Essay
Imitating the famous Trajan's column in Rome, Napoleon's column was created using the bronze from Russian and Austrian cannons after the French victory in 1803 at the battle of Austerlitz.
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A LOUIS PHILLIPE BRONZE MODEL OF NAPOLEON'S COLUMN
From the Place Vendôme, Paris, on a black marble base
26in. high
From the Place Vendôme, Paris, on a black marble base
26in. high