Napoleon gilt plaque by Galle

Superb early 19th century gilt bronze or copper portrait profile plaque of Napoleon by Claude Galle. Inscribed 'NAPOLEON EMPEREUR DES FRANCAIS ET ROI D'ITALIE'. Presented in a gilt bronze frame with typical designs from the French Empire period. Signed 'GALLE FECIT'. Unusual convex glass cover to the frame.

H11cm x W9cm x D1.5cm
H4 1/4" x W3 1/2"" x D1/2"

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