Sevres-Style Porcelain Busts of Napoleon and Josephine
20th century, probably Limoges, Napoleon in his bicorne hat and Josephine in her crown, jewels around her neck, the bases with gilt imperial eagles in each corner, supporting swags of molded laurel leaves, the interior with spurious "Imp. de Sevres" marks.
h. 17", w. 9", d. 7-1/2" and h. 18", w. 9-1/2", d. 7", respectively

Vibrant lot in as-is estate condition. Napoleon bust with glued break to corner base. Josephine bust with repaired break on central jewel of crown, and a repaired break on ruffled lace tip. New Orleans Auction Galleries is pleased to issue an opinion of the condition of the property listed above. Please understand that New Orleans Auction Galleries employs no professional conservators. All statements in this condition report, or statements made verbally, purely our best opinions, not blanket statements of fact issued by this auction house. Prospective buyers should examine each lot so to satisfy themselves concerning condition, genuineness, importance, age, etc. Regardless of any statements made in this report, all lots are sold strictly "As Is" in accordance with section 2 of the Conditions of Sale. No returns will be accepted on the basis of condition.