Lot 38: CARL (DE BOURDON) HUMMEL | Portrait d'un officier Autrichien, probablement pendant la bataille d'Austerlitz

Aquarelle et gouache sur ivoire dans un cadre en bois doré;
Signé et daté en bas à gauche: C. HUMEL. / 1805.

220 x 160 mm

Aquarelle et gouache sur ivoire dans un cadre en bois doré;<br />Signé et daté en bas à gauche: <em>C. HUMEL. / 1805.</em>

This work is very impressive and well preserved. The colours are still bright and fresh. There is a split in the ivory at the lower left edge. This measures 10mm and can only be seen on very close inspection. In the background to the right there are one or two spots of water damage .
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