Lot 309
- 309
French School
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- French School
- Portrait of Maria Letizia Ramolino Bonaparte
- oil on canvas
- 119 by 89cm., 47 by 35in.
Literature
Pier Paolo Colonna, 'Empire, passionnément: Le néo-classicisme érigé en philosophie', in Architectural Digest. Les Plus Belles Maisons du Monde, no. 11, April 1989, p. 37, illustrated
Condition
The canvas has been relined. There are some scattered spots of retouching over an even varnish, notably a small 3cm area in the upper right addressing paint flaking, and stable pattern craquelure. Held in a simple gold-painted carved wood and plaster frame.
"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."
Catalogue Note
Maria Letizia Ramolino Bonaparte (1750-1836), Madame Mère de l'Empereur, was mother of Napoleon I.