Lot 30: JEAN BAPTISTE JOSEPH DUCHESNE | Princesse Louise d'Orléans, future Reine des Belges (1812-1850)

Aquarelle et gouache sur ivoire dans un impressionnant cadre en métal ciselé;
Signé et daté au centre à gauche: Duchesne. de. Gisors. 1830

14.1 x 10.9 cm ; 5 1/2 by 4 1/4 in

Aquarelle et gouache sur ivoire dans un impressionnant cadre en métal ciselé; <br />Signé et daté au centre à gauche: <em>Duchesne. de. Gisors.1830</em>

Bon état général, quelques très légères moisisures dans le fond n'affectant pas la lecture de l'ensemble, les couleurs sont d'une grande fraîcheur mais le verre semble s'être opacifié altérant un peu la percéption de la peinture.
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