Napoleon Bear Jug

Napoleon Bear Jug

Catalogue No: A042

£ 1750.00

Description:

A sublime piece, this jug, modelled as the great 'Russian Bear' grasping at Napoleon, alludes to the defeat that the French suffered at the hands of the Russians in 1812. 

 

Circa 1812

 

Approx - 10.5 inches (270mm) tall.

 

In very good condition throughout.

 

For a similar jug see:  M. Schkolne   Holding the Past  page 21

 

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