FRENCH SCHOOL | PORTRAIT OF NAPOLEON I, EMPEROR OF THE FRENCH (1769-1821)
Auction Closed
July 14, 12:35 PM GMT
Estimate
1,200 - 1,800 GBP
Lot Details
Description
FRENCH SCHOOL
19th Century
PORTRAIT OF NAPOLEON I, EMPEROR OF THE FRENCH (1769-1821)
Watercolour and bodycolour on ivory, gilt-metal and diamond frame, glazed reverse decorated with an eagle, a crown and the letter N;
bears signature centre right: Isabey
85 by 68 mm.
This lot contains ivory. Please note that Sotheby's will not assist buyers with CITES licence applications where a buyer elects to either collect or arrange their own shipping, nor will Sotheby's assist with the international movement of ivory by air, either as freight or through hand carry.
With Sheldon Shapiro & Co., London