Napoleon Bonaparte Wax Bust

Napoléon – Anonymous workDecorative black wax bust from Trudon, in memory of Napoleon Bonaparte.Trudon has revived the beautiful tradition of wax sculptures, which is more a decoration than a candle. Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte knew that he had to spread his portrait to win the heart of the French people. In order to build up the legend surrounding him, his portrait was found on everything from sculptures and window ornaments to smaller objects like snuff boxes.