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François d'Orléans, prince de Joinville
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 EUR
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Description
- François d'Orléans, prince de Joinville
- A l'armée du Potomac ; Effets d'équipements à l'intérieur de la tente du duc de Chartres en Amérique
- Titré
- Aquarelle, l'un avec rehauts de gouache, un lot de deux
- 12.1 x 20.7cm ; 4 3/4 by 8 in ; 17.5 x 12.5cm; 6 7/8 by 4 7/8 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. 92 G31
Condition
The visuals in the catalogue are slightly more white than the composition really is. Very few small spots are scattered on the surface. 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
Ces aquarelles ont été exécutées durant le séjour en Amérique du prince de Joinville en 1861, durant la Guerre de Sécession, avec ses deux neveux orphelins, le Comte de Paris et le duc de Chartres (leur mère, la duchesse d'Orléans, avait été enlevée par la grippe le 18 mai 1858). "Une fois à Washington, écrivait le Journal des Débats dans son numéro du 11 octobre, le milieu dans lequel ils (les princes) se sont trouvés, et l'émouvant spectacle d'une nombreuse armée de volontaires qui se forme en quelque sorte sous le feu de l'ennemi, les ont entraînés à devenir acteurs dans les grands événements qui se préparent... Le Comte de Paris et le duc de Chartres comptent donc, désormais, dans les rangs de l'armée fédérale, comme aides de camp du général en chef Mac Clellan. L'oncle des jeunes princes, le prince de Joinville, présent à leur détermination, les a approuvés. Le prince de Joinville ne voulut pas se montrer moins ardent anti-esclavagiste que ses neveux.
These watercolors were executed during the prince de Joinville's trip to America, during Civil war. Accompanied by his two nephews, he would soon join the Potomac campaign.