Lot 615 , After Hippolyte Paul Delaroche (1797-1856) Napoleon at Fontainebleu 33.5 x 26in.
After Hippolyte Paul Delaroche (1797-1856)
oil on canvas
Napoleon at Fontainebleu
33.5 x 26in.
Estimate £300-500
Oil on original canvas which is now rather saggy with stretcher marks showing and a fine craquelure running through the paint particularly in the upper half, one small scratch just above his arm, further scuffing along the left stretcher mark, no sign of any signature, housed in probably the original gilt gesso frame which is now rather tatty, no labels or inscriptions verso.
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Sold for £340