Jean-Louis Ernest MEISSONIER (Lyon 1815-Paris 1891) "Napoleon 1st in 1814" or "The French Campaign Lost wax bronze proof with shaded patina Signed "E. Meissonier" on the base Siot-Decauville Fondeur Paris" foundry stamp Proof number "8" in a circle Registration number "A471 39.5 x 37.3 x 16.5 cm Provenance : Black-Nadeau Gallery Monaco (Hôtel de Paris), invoice dated 2 March 1977. Collection of Mrs Geraldine Rockfeller-Dodge (1882-1973) wife of Mr Hartley Dodge, automobile magnate.