Lot Essay
Probably a portrait of Louise-Eleonore, Princess zu Salm-Salm (1729-1800), born Princess of Hessen-Rheinfels-Rotenburg, with her son Constantin, Prince zu Salm-Salm (1762-1828), Fürst from 1778
THE PROPERTY OF A GENTLEMAN
Louis Carrogis, called Carmontelle (1717-1806)
Details
Louis Carrogis, called Carmontelle (1717-1806)
The Princess of Salm seated with her Son, the Prince of Salm, by a Chinese pavilion
with inscriptions 'M.me La princesse de Salm; M.r Le prince de Salm, Son fils.' and '1770.' and '142' on the mount; black lead, red chalk, watercolour
325 x 194mm.
The Princess of Salm seated with her Son, the Prince of Salm, by a Chinese pavilion
with inscriptions 'M.me La princesse de Salm; M.r Le prince de Salm, Son fils.' and '1770.' and '142' on the mount; black lead, red chalk, watercolour
325 x 194mm.
Provenance
Louis Carrogis de Carmontelle, Paris, 17 April 1807, part of lot 22
Chevalier Richard de Lédans, Paris, 3 Nov. 1816 Pierre de La Mésangère, Paris, 18 July 1831, part of lot 304, purchased by John Duff; and thence by inheritance
Chevalier Richard de Lédans, Paris, 3 Nov. 1816 Pierre de La Mésangère, Paris, 18 July 1831, part of lot 304, purchased by John Duff; and thence by inheritance