$123
Napoleon Premier Consul de la Republique Francaise Stipple Engraving, France, 19th century, oval portrait, inscribed on back of frame "This portrait of Napoleon was in the house of Mrs. Jesse Sumner, Chestnut Street, Boston, Massachusetts, when I was a child. I received it later from her estate, I being her grandson - she died in 1862 (Nov. 3) Nathan Appleton, Boston, Massachusetts, June 26, 1892/Presented to the Ropes Napoleon Collection of the Massachusetts Military Historical Society by Nathan Appleton, Boston, Massachusetts, June 11, 1904," in a molded walnut frame with a gilt liner, 25 1/2 x 21 7/8 in. Estimate $200-300 The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2017-10-26
