- 262
Napoleon I.
估價
2,000 - 2,500 GBP
Log in to view results
招標截止
描述
- Important manuscript dispatch signed ("Napoleon"), about the approach to the Battle of Ulm
- ink on paper
in which Napoleon informs his envoy Monsieur Otto that he is marching full pelt towards Stuttgart, where he expects to meet Maréchal Bernadotte and General Marmont, and demands to be informed about the movements of the enemy on the left bank of the Danube, instructing Otto to send one or two reports on the matter daily, and expressing confidence that they will soon speak in person in Munich, 1 page, 4to (c.23 x 18cms), later bibliographical annotation at the foot of the page, "Luidsbourg" [Ludwigsburg], 10 Vend[émiai]re an 14 [2 October 1805], splitting at fold repaired on verso--Metternich, Count Clemens. Autograph letter signed ("Metternich"), about the Duke of Ratibor, and apologizing for missing a meeting on account of his sister, 2 pages, 16mo, blue-embossed crowned device, no place or date, the name of the recipient partly erased
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate
"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."
拍品資料及來源
This is a vivid war dispatch by Napoleon from the height of his campaign against Austria in 1805, marshalling his troops for the decisive victory at the Battle of Ulm on 16-19 October 1805, and his even more famous victory at Austerlitz on 2 December. This dispatch was first published in J.C. Pelet de la Lozère, Opinions de Napoléon sur divers sujets de politique et d'administration (Paris, 1833), pp.309-310.