Miriam Valentino Napoleon on Horseback Figurine
Rare Italian Miriam Valentino figurine from Palermo, inspired by Jacques-Louis David’s “Napoleon at the Saint-Bernard Pass.” Made of hard biscuit porcelain with gilded details, it is a highly collectible historical sculpture with strong presence.
- Description
- Size Guide
Description
This striking Miriam Valentino figurine depicts Napoleon Bonaparte on a rearing horse, inspired by Jacques-Louis David’s famous image of the crossing of the Alps. The composition has strong movement and dramatic force, with fine modeling in the horse’s anatomy, the billowing cloak, and the gilded accents.
Made from hard biscuit porcelain, the figure has the matte, marble-like quality prized by collectors of Italian sculpture. At 40.5 x 33 x 17 cm and 6700 g, it is a substantial decorative object with the kind of historical character and theatrical presence that makes Miriam works so appealing.
Details
-
Manufacturer: Miriam Valentino
-
Origin: Italy
-
Subject: Napoleon Bonaparte on horseback
-
Material: Hard biscuit porcelain with gilded details
-
Size: 40.5 x 33 x 17 cm
-
Weight: 6700 g
-
Condition note: Napoleon’s pointing finger restored; tip of sword lightly chipped
| size | chest(in.) | waist(in.) | hips(in.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| XS | 34-36 | 27-29 | 34.5-36.5 |
| S | 36-38 | 29-31 | 36.5-38.5 |
| M | 38-40 | 31-33 | 38.5-40.5 |
| L | 40-42 | 33-36 | 40.5-43.5 |
| XL | 42-45 | 36-40 | 43.5-47.5 |
| XXL | 45-48 | 40-44 | 47.5-51.5 |
