19th century school Napoleon Emperor Miniature with oval view Handwritten inscription on the back "Peint d'après nature au mois de juin 1815 au règne des 100 jours époque de la déchéance" ("Painted from life in June 1815 during the reign of the 100 days of the fall"). 6.5 x 5.5 cm. Black frame. 12.5 x 11.5 cm.

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