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François-Joseph Kinson
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 EUR
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Description
- François-Joseph Kinson
- Portrait du prince Napoléon-Louis Bonaparte
- Huile sur toile ; dans un cadre en bois doré du XVIIIe siècle
- 33 x 22 cm ; 13 by 8 1/2 in ;
Condition
The photography in the printed catalogue is slighlty too light. Under naked eyes the painting is in very good condition. It is on its original canvas.
Under UV light, the painting appears under an opaque varnish and a green old varnish is visible in the lower part.
A tiny retouching is visible in the lower right corner. No other repaint visible
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
Napoléon-Louis Bonaparte, Prince français et altesse impériale, Prince royal de Hollande en 1806, né à Paris le 11 octobre 1804 et mort à Forli, en Italie, le 17 mars 1831, est le deuxième fils du roi de Hollande Louis Bonaparte et d'Hortense de Beauharnais, fille de Joséphine de Beauharnais. Il porte le titre de Grand-duc de Berg de 1809 à 1815, et il est roi de Hollande du 1er au 13 juillet 1810, date à laquelle son oncle Napoléon Ier annexe les Pays Bas.
Ce portrait est une étude préparatoire pour le grand tableau vendu à Paris, palais d'Orsay, le 30 novembre 1978, n°2. Le grand tableau provenait de l'une des résidences de l'impératrice Eugénie. Peint vers 1810-1811, le tableau montre Napoléon-Louis portant le grand-ordre de Westphalie, créé par son oncle le roi Jérôme.
Ce portrait est une étude préparatoire pour le grand tableau vendu à Paris, palais d'Orsay, le 30 novembre 1978, n°2. Le grand tableau provenait de l'une des résidences de l'impératrice Eugénie. Peint vers 1810-1811, le tableau montre Napoléon-Louis portant le grand-ordre de Westphalie, créé par son oncle le roi Jérôme.