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Vendôme Column Napoleonic Monument Scale Model, Paris

£120.00

Size — 350mm

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Materials

This model is expertly crafted from high-quality, UV 405-sensitive resin, chosen for its ability to capture fine architectural details with exceptional precision. Each piece is carefully primed with acrylic spray paint, providing a smooth, even surface that enhances durability and prepares the model for display or additional finishing. The combination of UV-sensitive resin and professional priming ensures a stable, long-lasting, and visually striking representation suitable for collectors, educators, and architectural enthusiasts alike.

Product details

Vendôme Column Napoleonic Monument Scale Model, Paris

In the heart of Place Vendôme stands one of the most dramatic monuments of the Napoleonic era. The Colonne Vendôme was commissioned by Napoleon I in 1806 to commemorate his decisive victory at the Battle of Austerlitz, modelled directly on Trajan's Column in Rome and clad in a continuous spiral bronze frieze cast from the melted cannons of the defeated enemy. Over two hundred individual battle scenes wind their way from base to summit, recording the campaign in extraordinary relief detail, a permanent record of military triumph cast in the bronze of conquest.

The column's history is as turbulent as the era it commemorates. After Napoleon's abdication in 1814 the crowning statue was removed and replaced under successive regimes. In 1871 during the Paris Commune the entire column was pulled down as a protest against imperialism, only to be rebuilt under the Third Republic. Today it still dominates Place Vendôme, crowned with a statue of Napoleon in military uniform, a monument that has survived revolution, restoration and the full sweep of modern French history.

This highly detailed scale model captures the full character of the column, from the decorated base and the spiralling bronze relief frieze to the Corinthian capital and the crowning figure above. The continuous narrative of the frieze is faithfully resolved at scale, the individual battle scenes clearly legible in the finished model. Produced in high detail resin by a professionally qualified conservation architect, every element is researched and resolved with genuine architectural understanding.

Available in three sizes:

250mm tall (9.8" tall) 300mm tall (11.8" tall) 350mm tall (13.8" tall)

Available in three finishes:

Architectural White, clean and minimal, ideal for contemporary display Warm Grey, a softer and more tonal alternative Slate Black, dramatic and architectural, particularly striking on display. The matt black finish against a warm backdrop creates an extraordinary patinated bronze quality that references the original column's bronze cladding

An exceptional gift for lovers of French history, students of Napoleonic Europe, architecture enthusiasts or anyone captivated by the monuments that defined an era. Each model is carefully packaged and ships worldwide, delivered duty paid with no surprise charges on arrival.

Vendôme Column Napoleonic Monument Scale Model, Paris

Materials

This model is expertly crafted from high-quality, UV 405-sensitive resin, chosen for its ability to capture fine architectural details with exceptional precision. Each piece is carefully primed with acrylic spray paint, providing a smooth, even surface that enhances durability and prepares the model for display or additional finishing. The combination of UV-sensitive resin and professional priming ensures a stable, long-lasting, and visually striking representation suitable for collectors, educators, and architectural enthusiasts alike.

Please note this model is not a toy and should be kept out of the reach of children. 

Available Sizes & Dimensions

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Pprocessing times

All of our models are crafted to order, ensuring each piece receives meticulous attention to detail and finishing at our artisan studio in Yorkshire, United Kingdom. Before dispatch, every item is carefully inspected through a comprehensive quality assurance process to confirm it meets our standards of precision, craftsmanship, and presentation.

We aim to dispatch standard orders within 7–10 working days (Monday to Friday) from the date of purchase. Custom commissions may take longer depending on their complexity and specific requirements; estimated time frames will be provided during the commissioning process.

Delivery times will vary according to destination and the shipping method selected

Payment & Shipping

Payment Methods

We gladly accept major credit and debit cards, including Visa, Mastercard, and American Express, alongside digital payment options such as Apple Pay, Shop Pay, and AfterPay (available in the US and Canada). PayPal is offered for customers in the US, UK, and Canada. Please note that prepaid gift cards, checks, and money orders are not supported at this time.

Shipping Destinations

Our products are available for delivery across the continental United States, Hawaii, Alaska, Puerto Rico, Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, Australia, and France. Shipments to Hawaii, Alaska, Australia, and U.S. territories may take slightly longer to arrive. For security and reliability, we are unable to deliver to P.O. boxes or freight forwarding addresses, and cannot assume responsibility for parcels lost or damaged by such services.

Shipping Notes

Every model is prepared for shipment with the same care and precision applied to its design. Each item is individually and securely wrapped to protect fine details and surfaces throughout transit. We use robust, double-walled boxes to provide added structural strength and impact resistance, ensuring the model arrives in pristine condition.

Delivery Partners

To complete the process, we partner exclusively with reliable, trusted postage carriers with proven track records for handling specialist and fragile items. From our studio to your door, packaging and delivery are managed to the highest standard, offering confidence that your model will reach you safely and securely.

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