Lot 168: CHARLES LEPEINTRE | Le Comte de Beaujolais

Huile sur toile ovale
Au revers une inscription Comte de Beaujolais / Louis Charles d'Orléans / Comte de Beaujolais fils de / Louis Philippe Joseph Duc d'Orléans / et de Louis Marie Adélaïde / de Bourgogne / Né le 7 Octobre 1789 / Peint par Lepeintre
Au revers la marque royale au pochoir L.P.O couronné

46 x 38 cm ; 18 by 15 in

Huile sur toile ovale<br />Au revers une inscription <em>Comte de Beaujolais</em> / <em>Louis Charles d'Orléans</em> / <em>Comte de Beaujolais fils de</em> / <em>Louis Philippe Joseph Duc d'Orléans</em> / <em>et de Louis Marie Adélaïde</em> / <em>de Bourgogne</em> / <em>Né le 7 Octobre 1789</em> / <em>Peint par Lepeintre</em><br />Au revers la marque royale au pochoir L.P.O couronné

To the naked eye: The painting appears in a relatively satisfactory condition. The painting has been lined a little bit too strong and has flattered the matter, early 20th century. We notice some restorations essentially on the background in particular a restoration of an accident of 3 cm. of height above the right eye. Under U.V. light: The painting appears under a uniform green varnish. We notice some restorations essentially on the background especially to the left. We notice a restoration of 3 cm. height above the sitter's right eye.
"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.
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Louis-Philippe, l’homme et le roi, 1773-1850, Paris, Archives Nationales, Hôtel de Rohan, octobre 1974 - février 1975, p. 60 n°200 repr.