Lot 214: FRANÇOIS D'ORLÉANS, PRINCE DE JOINVILLE | Le retour des cendres de Napoléon, Sainte-Hélène. 1840

Plume et aquarelle avec rehauts de gouache sur papier bleu

31 x 51.8cm ; 12 1/4 by 20 3/8 in

Plume et aquarelle avec rehauts de gouache sur papier bleu

The visual in the catalogue is slightly too blue and the watercolor actually seems greener in reality. Two minor scratches are barely visible on the left part of the composition. A minor chip is missing on the moutain in the middle, in the back. Very good condition.
"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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Le Prince de Joinville et la marine de son temps, Musée de la Marine, Paris, novembre 1953 - février 1954, p. 42 C3;
Louis - Philippe, l'homme et le roi, Archives Nationales, Paris, octobre 1974 - février 1975, p. 104, n° 436

Prince de Joinville, Vieux Souvenirs, Paris, Calmann-Lévy, 1894, p. 182 n° 22, reproduit

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