Five Grand Tour Bronze Statuettes of Napoleon I

19th century, all unsigned, to include four models of the French leader in matched poses with arms folded, including one on a tall stepped ebonized iron base with bronze mounts (14 1/4 in.); a second on a stepped base with round upper terrace (10 3/4 in.); the third of slightly finer casting with coat draped on plinth (9 1/2 in.); and the fourth in gilt bronze, atop a columnar socle (5 1/4 in.). Also included is a fine cabinet bronze modeled after the pose on the Vendome Column (3 1/2 in.).

The Estate of the late Dr. William "Bill" Webb Johnston and Mr. Charles "Chuck" Raymond West, Hillsborough, NC

Some minor rubbing to the patina; tallest bronze missing a scrolled mount to base; bronze with stepped round terrace has nicks to posterior base edge and later screw fasteners to underside.