Rare gorgeous figurine made by Thüringian manufacturer Scheibe-Alsbach, dedicated to the French First Empire (1804-1815) and Napoleon Bonaparte. Created between 1962-1972.
Henri-Gatien Bertrand
Pedestal:
Bertrand (front)
1773-1844 (back)
Né à Châteauroux. Garde National 1792. Egypte 1798. Général après Austerlitz, Wagram, suivit Napoléon a lile d'Elbe et a Ste-Hèlèna (Born in Chateauroux. In the National Guard since 1792 Egyptian campaign in 1798 General after Austerlitz, Wagram, following followed Napoleon to the island of Elba and the island of St. Helena)
The figurine is the part of the collection called "Napoleon and his Warlords", created by Scheibe-Alsbach sculptor Felix Zeh. By 1904, to the 100th anniversary of the First Empire, Zeh and another sculptor of the manufactory, Carl Lyseh, prepared a collection of life-size figures of Napoleon and a number of his military leaders. Since the series was further reissued, the design and assortment of sculptures varies, but the careful elaboration of details of uniforms and awards, along with a square pedestal with golden eagles, a symbol of Napoleonic France, in the corners remain unchanged. The names of the marshals and generals are embossed on the front, the years of life on the back, with a brief biographical note at the bottom.
Bertrand was the most loyal general to Napoleon, who followed him for better or worse. He was not only a warrior, but also a diplomat and intelligence officer: in 1797 he was a member of the embassy sent to Constantinople, and in 1805 he was sent on a reconnaissance mission to Bavaria. Was next to Napoleon in the Egyptian campaign. From 1807 he was a general, from 1808 - a count. After unsuccessfull "Hundred Days" of Napoleon, General Bertrand and his family followed his emperor into exile to Island of Saint Helena. But the fate of the general was more successful: in 1816 he was sentenced to death, but it was canceled in 1821. Until his death in 1844, Henri Gacien Bertrand was involved in politics.
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Weight ca. 360 g/ 12.71 oz, height 25.5 cm/ 10.04 in
Attributed by French auction house (photo is attached)
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