Pierre-Paul Prud'hon. Napoleon Bonaparte and Son
(French, 1758-1823). "Napoleon Bonaparte and the King of Rome," oil on canvas, inscribed (possibly signed), "P.P. Prud'hon" on verso, most likely in its original frame. Frame stamped "R. Charpentier" on verso. Canvassize: 25 3/8 x 20 in. Frame size: 34 x 28 in.Given by the Emperor Napoleon to his Secretary Descamps. Remained in the Descamps family until 1891 when it was sold to Bernard N. Baker of Baltimore; given to his daughter Mrs. Arthur Middleton Blake; given to Mrs.
Condition Report: Craquelure throughout, not relined, some inpainting above figures and around chair, no inpainting detected in faces, paint loss in upper curtain section, loss to gilding, but corners and carving intact
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(French, 1758-1823). "Napoleon Bonaparte and the King of Rome," oil on canvas, inscribed (possibly signed), "P.P. Prud'hon" on verso, most likely in its original frame. Frame stamped "R. Charpentier" on verso. Canvassize: 25 3/8 x 20 in. Frame size: 34 x 28 in.Given by the Emperor Napoleon to his Secretary Descamps. Remained in the Descamps family until 1891 when it was sold to Bernard N. Baker of Baltimore; given to his daughter Mrs. Arthur Middleton Blake; given to Mrs.
Condition Report: Craquelure throughout, not relined, some inpainting above figures and around chair, no inpainting detected in faces, paint loss in upper curtain section, loss to gilding, but corners and carving intact
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