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# - Napoleon's Marshals.
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
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Description
- Collection of autograph letters signed and letters signed by Napoleonic marshals
including by Murat, Lannes, Poniatowski, Grouchy, Berthier, Bernadotte, Bessières, Masséna (2), Ney, Augereau, Brune, Davout (2), Gouvion Saint Cyr, Jourdan, Kellermann, Macdonald (2), Moncey, Marmont, Mortier (autograph letter signed, 5 January 1813), Sérurier, Lefèbvre (autograph letter signed, 2 February 1799), Suchet and Drouot
over 30 items, various sizes, together with later manuscript biographical notes, photographic illustrations and postcards relating to the marshals, later green cloth folder gilt, Limeil, Vadoncourt, Vienna and elsewhere, c. 1792-1813
over 30 items, various sizes, together with later manuscript biographical notes, photographic illustrations and postcards relating to the marshals, later green cloth folder gilt, Limeil, Vadoncourt, Vienna and elsewhere, c. 1792-1813
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing where appropriate.
"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
A fine collection of letters, including some rare and early items.