Henri-Félix-Emmanuel Philippoteaux 1815-1884

Riverside Galleries, Shreveport, Louisiana
Mr. Cecil Lloyd (acquired from the above in 1906)
Thence by descent to the present owner

First (Fallen King): Strip lined, work has been recently cleaned, finely patterned craquelure throughout, two areas of paint loss to upper left sky, t-shaped 4 by 3 inch repaired tear to the right of the red flag, four small areas of paint loss to center right edge, one to address repaired tear, scattered pindots of paint loss; under UV: thin lines of inpainting to address craquelure to figure center right dressed in black. Second (Battle Scene): Strip lined, work has been recently cleaned, finely patterned craquelure throughout, a few spots of paint loss at lower left corner, area of paint loss at lower right corner as the result to a repaired tear, a small spot of paint loss at center right edge, stretcher bar mark is visible along upper right edge, scattered pindots of loss; under UV: a few thin lines of inpainting to address craquelure.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.

One of the present works may depict the death of Henri de La Tour, Vicomte de Turenne (1611-1675).  The great French military leader, who had fought in the Thirty Year's War and the Fronde, was killed at the Battle of Sasbach, one of many in Louis XVI's Dutch War.