This sculpture is in perfect condition. Like the paintings, this bronze shows an idealized view of the real crossing that Napoleon`s army made through the St. Bernard Pass in 1800, which enabled the French to surprise the Austrian army and win victory at the Battle of Marengo in June of 1800. As in David`s paintings, this bronze references Hannibal (Annibal), the great Carthaginian general who marched into the Italian peninsula during the Second Punic War and won a great battle against the Romans. Napoleon was known to have quoted Hannibal and likened his attack on the Austrians to Hannibal`s attack upon the Romans. This sculpture was cast using the Lost Wax Method and has abrown patina and is signed. It is mounted ona black marble base and is signed Aldo Vitaleh, sure to draw an eye of all those around. It makes a great gift for a history buff or a political lover! The item “Hot Cast Genuine Pure Bronze Hand Made Classic Napoleon Bonaparte Bronze Statue” is in sale since Friday, August 20, 2021. This item is in the category “Art\Art Sculptures”. The seller is “bronze_vault” and is located in Westbury, New York. This item can be shipped worldwide.