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Bonaparte, Napoléon
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description
- Bonaparte, Napoléon
- Lock of his hair
- hair, ink, paper
faded to near white, about 100mm. in length, mounted on a leaf of paper inscribed in the hand of Lady Georgina Bathurst "Bonaparte's Hair | Given to me by Capt. Poppleton 53rd Reg. on his return from St Helena | November 1817", held in place and protected with strips of blue paper, framed and glazed, frame size 200 x 165mm.
Provenance
Lady Georgina Bathurst (1792-1874), daughter of the 3rd Earl Bathurst; family descent
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the catalogue, 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
Captain Thomas Poppleton (1775-1827) was the Orderly Officer at Longwood from 10 December 1815 to 24 July 1817. He had an unusually good relationship with Napoleon and the other residents of Longwood and was the only Orderly Officer who had the honour of dining with the former Emperor. He lost the goodwill of his commanding officer when it was discovered that he had received a gift from Napoleon.