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278 - Paul DELAROCHE (Paris, 1797 – 1856) The Prince of Condé cros…
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Estimate €800 - €1,200
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Paul DELAROCHE (Paris, 1797 – 1856) The Prince of Condé crossing the Loire with his retinue Watercolour with gouache over pencil lines Signed and dated ‘P. Delaroche 1830.’ in the lower right-hand corner Titled and annotated ‘painting for the Ministry of War’ on the reverse Unframed Accompanied by an autograph letter signed by Paul Delaroche, addressed to a lady on Tuesday 13 December 1831, one page, in-8°: “Would it be possible, Madam, for you to spare me a few moments next Thursday, to put the finishing touches to the portrait for which your daughter has sacrificed herself with such resignation?” Unframed 22.5 x 38 cm Provenance: Galerie Paul Prouté, Paris; Acquired in 2003 from the gallery by Guy Bigorie; Then passed down through the family; Private collection, Pays de la Loire Paul DELAROCHE (Paris, 1797 – 1856) 22.5 x 38 cm
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About the sale Old Masters & 19th-century masters
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Auction time 09/15/2026 at 11:00 AM
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