Napoleon Bonaparte, founder of the First French Empire, gold-plated chess set

Unique chess set, made of bronze using the lost-wax casting process, finished with 24-karat gold. Each piece is signed by the sculptor. The chessboard is made of onyx and bronze, with a bronze and gold frame. The chairs are made of bronze with soft velvet seats. Napoleon was promoted to brigadier general in 1794, served as commander of the artillery of the Army of Italy, and just two years later, he was given command of the "Italian campaign." Here he proved himself a great leader and skilled negotiator, later becoming involved in the "Egyptian campaign" against British power. Through a coup d'état (1799), he gained increasing authority and support, and upon being appointed First Consul with dictatorial powers, he soon succeeded in being crowned Emperor of the French and King in 1804, and the following year he also assumed the title of King of Italy. Coalitions against Napoleon became increasingly frequent: concern over growing French power continued to intensify. However, the "Russian campaign" proved catastrophic due to the tenacity of the Tsar, who managed to turn Napoleon's allies against Paris: he was forced to abdicate, renouncing the throne of France and Italy on his own behalf and that of his children, and accepting exile on the island of Elba. This extraordinary star, however, did not end his days here, but on Saint Helena, where he was exiled and deported after attempting in vain to wield his strength and his now permanently faded reputation.
Dimensions: KING: height: 10 cm - table: 55x55 cm - height: 58 cm - square: 6.4 cm chairs: 34 x 34 x 45 cm