Terracotta Bust of Napoleon as Caesar, first quarter 20th century, probably French, after Antonio Canova (Italian, 1757-1822), depicted wearing a laurel wreath, h. 23-1/4", w. 11-3/4", d. 9-1/2". The original was one of a group of busts Napoleon commissioned Canova to create, depicting him as Caesar.

In generally good condition. Scattered nicks and areas of abrading, especially at top of head. Soiling and accretions in more deeply modeled areas of the hair, ribbons and laurel leaves - small area of dark soiling at bridge of nose. A few scattered stains. Scratches and small chipping at edges of base and truncation. Small crack at back of neck. Faint molding shadows along left and right sides.