Up for sale is an Antique Hand Painted Portrait on porcelain
of a Child King signed "d' David" in a square Wooden Frame. Circa
1800-1860.
Featuring a very well done hand painted miniature portrait
of Napoleon Bonaparte II as a child, also known as the King of Rome. The
painting is signed by the unknown artist "d' David". The portrait is
framed in a early square wooden frame with a gorgeous finish, original convex
circle glass and original paper on the back and original hanging hardware.
Napoleon had at least two illegitimate children and two
stepchildren (Josephine’s offspring Eugène and Hortense), but only one
legitimate child: Napoleon François Charles Joseph Bonaparte, also known as the
King of Rome, Napoleon II, the Prince of Parma and the Duke of Reichstadt. He
did not hold all of those titles at the same time, and you can tell whether
someone was a supporter of Napoleon based on how they referred to the boy after
1815. His nickname was l’Aiglon, or the Eaglet (one of Napoleon’s symbols was
the eagle).
There is light wear/fading from age to the frame and a small
hairline crack in the gold border around the portrait and wear to the paper on
the back as seen in the photos. Overall the piece is in great condition and
displays absolutely beautifully.
Measurements are approximately:
Frame: 5" Tall x 5 1/8" Wide.
Portrait: 2 1/2" Diameter.
This is an antique item and may have small manufacturers
imperfections which do not affect the display of the piece.
Please feel free to message me with any questions or for
more photos.