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François d'Orléans, prince de Joinville
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 EUR
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Description
- François d'Orléans, prince de Joinville
- Le retour des cendres de Napoléon, Sainte-Hélène. 1840
- Plume et aquarelle avec rehauts de gouache sur papier bleu
- 31 x 51.8cm ; 12 1/4 by 20 3/8 in
Provenance
Voir le lot 187
Exhibited
Le Prince de Joinville et la marine de son temps, Musée de la Marine, Paris, novembre 1953 - février 1954, p. 42 C3;
Louis - Philippe, l'homme et le roi, Archives Nationales, Paris, octobre 1974 - février 1975, p. 104, n° 436
Louis - Philippe, l'homme et le roi, Archives Nationales, Paris, octobre 1974 - février 1975, p. 104, n° 436
Literature
Prince de Joinville, Vieux Souvenirs, Paris, Calmann-Lévy, 1894, p. 182 n° 22, reproduit
Condition
The visual in the catalogue is slightly too blue and the watercolor actually seems greener in reality. Two minor scratches are barely visible on the left part of the composition. A minor chip is missing on the moutain in the middle, in the back. Very good condition.
"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
La barque chargée du cerceuil de Napoléon quitte Sainte-Hélène et se dirige vers la Belle-Poule. Les personnages représentés sont le général Middlemore et les autorités anglaises, le prince de Joinville, le général comte Bertrand, le baron de Las-Caze, le général baron Gourgaud, le comte Philippe de Rohan-Chabot.
Voir la notice du lot 35.
Voir la notice du lot 35.