Lot Essay
This illustration to a proverb was thought at one time to be relevant to the career of Prince Louis Napolean, before he became Emperor Louis Napolean III.
Details
Bolognese School, 18th Century
A standing Man with an outstretched Arm
with inscription 'Paci non trouo, et non so da far guirra.' and 'Louis Napoleon' on the mount; pen and brown ink
172 x 93mm.; and a drawing by Boitard (2)
A standing Man with an outstretched Arm
with inscription 'Paci non trouo, et non so da far guirra.' and 'Louis Napoleon' on the mount; pen and brown ink
172 x 93mm.; and a drawing by Boitard (2)
Provenance
John Perceval, 1st Earl of Egmont (1683-1749), his book-plate on the original binding.
W.F. Mercer.
Richard Johnson.
Sir David Kelly; Christie's, 10 July 1953, part of lot 1 (38 guineas).
W.F. Mercer.
Richard Johnson.
Sir David Kelly; Christie's, 10 July 1953, part of lot 1 (38 guineas).