Napoléon i figurine, c. 20th century

650 USD

A finely cast lead figurine by Georges Fouillé (1909–1994), official painter of the French Navy and a meticulous chronicler of military history. This 20th-century piece portrays Napoleon I on foot, dressed in the uniform of a colonel of the Chasseurs à Cheval of the Imperial Guard—one of the Emperor’s most iconic mantles, worn during inspections, campaigns, and the legendary moments immortalized in early First Empire portraiture.

Fouillé brings to the figure the same scholarly precision that defined his maritime paintings and historical dioramas. Every element of the uniform—the bicorne, green dolman, crimson facings, gold braid, and boots—is rendered with exacting fidelity, reflecting the artist’s commitment to merging aesthetic workmanship with rigorous research. Cast in lead and finished with deliberate, historically accurate detailing, the figurine stands atop its base with a quiet authority befitting its subject.

NAPOLÉON I FIGURINE, C. 20TH CENTURY

Napoléon i figurine, c. 20th century

A finely cast lead figurine by Georges Fouillé (1909–1994), official painter of the French Navy and a meticulous chronicler of military history. This 20th-century piece portrays Napoleon I on foot, dressed in the uniform of a colonel of the Chasseurs à Cheval of the Imperial Guard—one of the Emperor’s most iconic mantles, worn during inspections, campaigns, and the legendary moments immortalized in early First Empire portraiture.

Fouillé brings to the figure the same scholarly precision that defined his maritime paintings and historical dioramas. Every element of the uniform—the bicorne, green dolman, crimson facings, gold braid, and boots—is rendered with exacting fidelity, reflecting the artist’s commitment to merging aesthetic workmanship with rigorous research. Cast in lead and finished with deliberate, historically accurate detailing, the figurine stands atop its base with a quiet authority befitting its subject.

Presented in its original box and preserved in perfect condition, the piece represents the breadth of Fouillé’s work beyond the sea: a miniature homage to Napoleonic pageantry, crafted by an artist celebrated for transforming military history into objects of enduring charm and character.
NAPOLÉON I FIGURINE, C. 20TH CENTURY NAPOLÉON I FIGURINE, C. 20TH CENTURY NAPOLÉON I FIGURINE, C. 20TH CENTURY NAPOLÉON I FIGURINE, C. 20TH CENTURY NAPOLÉON I FIGURINE, C. 20TH CENTURY

Measurements



Height 21 cm (with base)

Each Reserve collectible is thoughtfully custom-packaged to Jacques Marie Mage standards, with tailored care to each artifact. Each collectible is accompanied by a JMM Certificate of Authenticity and ID card.

TECHNICAL EXCELLENCE

A meticulous attention to detail is applied at every stage of production, from the making of molds to laser welding the pieces to polishing the assembled frame. All steps require a commitment to quality that cumulatively results in flawless construction.

UNCOMPROMISING QUALITY

With every component custom manufactured exclusively for Jacques Marie Mage, each pair of glasses is created in a 300-step process enriched by the expertise of nearly 100 hundred artisans, all of whom are supported with fair trade benefits, wages, and respect.