Joséphine de Beauharnais bust signed Arnaldo Giannelli, 1983

Elegant bust in molded and hand-finished alabaster, signed Arnaldo Giannelli in 1983. White and black onyx base with Decorop Paris label. A refined piece with classic charm. Josephine de Beauharnais (1763-1814) was the first wife of Napoleon Bonaparte and became Empress of the French in 1804. Born in Martinique, she made her mark in Paris with her charm, grace, and refined taste. She was one of the great female figures of the Napoleonic era, a symbol of elegance and femininity. Height: 25 cm. Width: 15 cm. Weight: 1.38 kg. In very good overall condition, perfect for elegant decoration or a collection of 20th-century Italian art.