An antique oval hand painted miniature portrait of Napoleon Bonaparte on a porcelain plate after the original oil painting by Nicolas Jacques, French, 1780 to 1844. Circa: late 19th century to early 20th century. An oval gilded frame with a loop on the top. Marked with a relief stamp, F. N. and Co., on the back. Napoleon Bonaparte, 1769 to 1821, and later known by his regnal name Napoleon I, was a French military and political leader who rose to prominence during the French Revolution and led several successful campaigns during the Revolutionary Wars. He was Emperor of the French from 1804 until 1814 and again in 1815. Antique and Vintage Political and Military Personalities Miniature Portraits For Collectors.