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Bolívar, Simón.
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
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Description
- Important document signed ("Simon Bolivar"), about the promotion of Antonio Sucre to the rank of Brigadier-General
- ink on paper
the printed document completed in a secretarial hand, made out to "Coronel Anto Sucre", confirming his promotion from the rank of Colonel to that of "General de Brigada", from the date of 2 August 1819, signed by Bolívar and the minister Mendes ("...V.E. confirma al Coronel de Infanteria C. Anto Sucre al empleo de G[ene]ral de Brigada de los Ejtos de la Repca con la antiguedad del 2 de Agto de 1819"), 1 page, folio (c.32.5 x 20cms), 16 January 1820, laid down on card, splitting at folds
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
apparently unpublished: not traced in the published letters and documents of the Liberator. Antonio Sucre (1795-1830) became one of the youngest generals in Bolívar's army. This is a remarkable document linking two of the liberators of South America.