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169 - BONAPARTE (CAROLINE). Autograph letter signed "Caroline" to …
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Estimate €500 - €600
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BONAPARTE (CAROLINE). Autograph letter signed "Caroline" to Grand Marshal Henri-Gatien Bertrand. [Probably Naples, May 1814]. 3/4 p. in-12 square on a bifeuillet of wove paper gilt on edges; foxing. "Monsieur le comte, I received your letter of 11 May and I thank you for having given me news of the emperor. Please let me hear from him often. As soon as it is possible to pass on to Her Majesty what she desires, we will do so with alacrity; believe that IT WILL BE EASY FOR ME TO DO SOMETHING AGREABLE TO THE EMPEROR and that I will not lose a moment to provide him with what will please him as soon as it is possible. In the meantime, Monsieur le Grand Maréchal, I beg you to urge HM to look after his health; pay him my respects, give me frequent news of him and receive, Monsieur le Comte, the assurance of my constant interest, I want you to be well convinced of this...". JOINT, 2 pieces : - DESPAUX. Signed. Paris, 31st January 1811. "Supplied for the service of Her Majesty the Queen of Naples. Pour Mlle Despaux, mlarchan]de modes, bréveté[e] de Sa Majesté l'impératrice reine. 1811. 10 January. A gold lamé tule hat, striped with gold Turkish stitch, headband as above, and four white feathers, very beautiful. 3410 f... " (3/4 p. in-4). - Piece concerning the maintenance of two sedans, a carriage and a cabriolet belonging to Caroline Bonaparte. S.l., 1st October 1805 (2 pp. in-folio).
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About the sale The Empire at Fontainebleau - Second day
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Auction time 06/21/2026 at 10:30 AM
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Michel Bury and Henri du Cray
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