Napoleon as Caesar Bust miniature Foundry Cast Bronze Charles Townley was one of

Charles Townley was one of the greatest collectors of classical antiquities in 18th-century Britain

albeit often interpreted quite differently due to translations of descriptions of the originals and the evolution of the concept in relation to other cultural traditions

The fine detail and anatomy of these figures is outstanding

The three-dimensional depth of the relief gives the piece a sculptural presence that elevates it far beyond a purely decorative object

A fine quality foundry cast bronze sculpture

Napoleon as Caesar Bust miniature Foundry Cast Bronze Charles Townley was one ofNapoleon, a bust, after Canova, c1804. A classical Grand Tour miniature of Canova`s Napoleon. Size. 20 cm tall x 9 x 7. 5 cm