Lot 171
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J*** LECOURT | Portrait of a lady, traditionally identified as Caroline Murat, née Bonaparte (1782-1839)

Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description

  • Portrait of a lady, traditionally identified as Caroline Murat, née Bonaparte (1782-1839)
  • Watercolour and bodycolour on ivory, gilt-metal frame, decorated with the Imperial armorial and laurels;spurious inscription lower right: Château de Fontainebleau / 1804 / Isabey  
  • 102 by 80 mm.

Provenance

Sale, Geneva, Sotheby's, 12 November 1980, lot 243 

Literature

Friesen (ed.), 2001, p. 408, no. 141

Condition

In good order.
"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."