US$435.16 This is an imposing bronze sculpture of the great Emperor Napoleon. This high quality hot cast bronze is made from the lost wax process and bears the replica signature of the famous sculptor Alfred Boucher. The attention to detail is absolutely fantastic and the sculpture, set on an attractive marble base, is extremely lifelike. Condition: In excellent condition, please see photos for confirmation of condition. Dimensions in cm: Height 41 x Width 18 x Depth 16 & Weight 4.25 kg Dimensions in inches: Height 1 foot, 4 inches x Width 7 inches x Depth 6 inches & Weight 9.4 lbs Lost Wax Method sometimes called by the French name of cire perdue or the Latin, cera perduta is the process by which a bronze or brass is cast from an artists sculpture. In industrial uses, the modern process is called investment casting. An ancient practice, the process today varies from foundry to foundry, but the steps which are usually used in casting small bronze sculptures in a modern bronze foundry are generally quite standardised. Alfred Boucher (1850 – 1934), French sculptor, mentor to Camille Claudel and friend of Auguste Rodin. Born in Bouy-sur-Ovin (Nogent-sur-Seine), he was the son of a farmhand who became the gardener of the sculptor Joseph-Marius Ramus, who, after recognizing Boucher's talent, opened his studio to him. He won the Grand Prix du Salon in 1881 with "La Piété Filiale." He then moved to Florence for a long period and was a favourite sculptor of presidents and royals such as George I of Greece and Maria-Pia of Romania. He provided inspiration and encouragement to the next generation of sculptors such as Laure Coutan and Camille Claudel. The latter was depicted in "Camille Claudel lisant" by Boucher and later she herself sculpted a bust of her mentor....