Comte de Montesquiou, Luigi Osio, Napoléon II - Ensemble de 15 documents : Naissance et Baptême du Roi de Rome - 1811
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Historical documentary set of 15 items about the King of Rome, written in French and originating from France, dated 1810–1865 with emphasis on 1811, including two manuscript letters by Comte de Montesquiou and a manuscript certified by Luigi Osio, signed by the author, in Very Good condition and comprising 80 pages.
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Documentary and historical compilation of 15 items (3 manuscripts and 12 printed) relating to the King of Rome, involving several historical and regional figures. The documents date from 1810 to 1865, with a strong concentration on the year 1811.
Written in black and brown ink on various leaves, booklets and placards of laid paper, some pieces bearing typographic headings, red wax seals with the Empire’s coat of arms, and damp archival certification stamps.
In this set, multiple authors (Italian literary men, academics, the Bishop of Le Mans) celebrate the birth and baptism of the King of Rome through poems, cantatas, speeches, and episcopal mandements. The lot is notable for two manuscript letters by Count Montesquiou, Grand Chamberlain of the Empire, addressed to the miniature painter Aimée Thibault to organize and commission official portraits of the young prince, as well as for a double manuscript certified by the famous archivist Luigi Osio.
Details of the pieces in the collection:
— 2 manuscript letters by Count Montesquiou (portrait commissions, 1811 and 1813).
— 1 manuscript in 2 parts certified as true and signed by Luigi Osio at the State Archives of Milan in 1865 (Floriano Caldani’s Speech and an octaves poem from 1811).
— 12 printed items (sonnets by C. Piccoli, O. Barbavara, G. Cattaneo; a speech by E. Berta; cantatas by Egeria and Bergamo; inscriptions from Varallo; a twofold article from Telegrafo del Brenta; episcopal mandement with imperial letters).
- Dimensions: smallest 21.3 x 33 cm; largest 15.5 x 19.2 cm
- Condition: good to very good overall, with typical wear creases, scattered foxing, light old dampness on some prints, and traces of wax seals on the back of the correspondence. See photos for details
- Page count: 80 pages
- Luigi Osio (Milan, December 29/30, 1803 – Milan, March 3, 1873) was an Italian archivist, general director of archives in Lombardy since 1851, then director of the State Archives of Milan from the Unification of Italy. Wikipedia
- Anne Élizabeth Pierre de Montesquiou-Fezensac, Count of the Empire, born in Paris on September 30, 1764 and died at Courtanvaux Castle on August 4, 1834, was a French military officer and politician, Grand Chamberlain of Napoleon I and President of the Legislative Body. Wikipedia
- Napoléon François Joseph Charles Bonaparte, born March 20, 1811 in Paris and died July 22, 1832 in Vienna, is the son and heir of Napoleon I, Emperor of the French, and his second wife, Marie-Louise of Austria. Prince Imperial of France, he bore the title King of Rome at his birth. Wikipedia
Careful packing in a rigid and waterproof carton."
Seller's Story
L'Art Délivré offers autograph letters, manuscripts, and carefully selected ancient books. Expertise, authenticity, and seriousness at the service of demanding collectors.
Translated by Google TranslateDocumentary and historical compilation of 15 items (3 manuscripts and 12 printed) relating to the King of Rome, involving several historical and regional figures. The documents date from 1810 to 1865, with a strong concentration on the year 1811.
Written in black and brown ink on various leaves, booklets and placards of laid paper, some pieces bearing typographic headings, red wax seals with the Empire’s coat of arms, and damp archival certification stamps.
In this set, multiple authors (Italian literary men, academics, the Bishop of Le Mans) celebrate the birth and baptism of the King of Rome through poems, cantatas, speeches, and episcopal mandements. The lot is notable for two manuscript letters by Count Montesquiou, Grand Chamberlain of the Empire, addressed to the miniature painter Aimée Thibault to organize and commission official portraits of the young prince, as well as for a double manuscript certified by the famous archivist Luigi Osio.
Details of the pieces in the collection:
— 2 manuscript letters by Count Montesquiou (portrait commissions, 1811 and 1813).
— 1 manuscript in 2 parts certified as true and signed by Luigi Osio at the State Archives of Milan in 1865 (Floriano Caldani’s Speech and an octaves poem from 1811).
— 12 printed items (sonnets by C. Piccoli, O. Barbavara, G. Cattaneo; a speech by E. Berta; cantatas by Egeria and Bergamo; inscriptions from Varallo; a twofold article from Telegrafo del Brenta; episcopal mandement with imperial letters).
- Dimensions: smallest 21.3 x 33 cm; largest 15.5 x 19.2 cm
- Condition: good to very good overall, with typical wear creases, scattered foxing, light old dampness on some prints, and traces of wax seals on the back of the correspondence. See photos for details
- Page count: 80 pages
- Luigi Osio (Milan, December 29/30, 1803 – Milan, March 3, 1873) was an Italian archivist, general director of archives in Lombardy since 1851, then director of the State Archives of Milan from the Unification of Italy. Wikipedia
- Anne Élizabeth Pierre de Montesquiou-Fezensac, Count of the Empire, born in Paris on September 30, 1764 and died at Courtanvaux Castle on August 4, 1834, was a French military officer and politician, Grand Chamberlain of Napoleon I and President of the Legislative Body. Wikipedia
- Napoléon François Joseph Charles Bonaparte, born March 20, 1811 in Paris and died July 22, 1832 in Vienna, is the son and heir of Napoleon I, Emperor of the French, and his second wife, Marie-Louise of Austria. Prince Imperial of France, he bore the title King of Rome at his birth. Wikipedia
Careful packing in a rigid and waterproof carton."
Seller's Story
L'Art Délivré offers autograph letters, manuscripts, and carefully selected ancient books. Expertise, authenticity, and seriousness at the service of demanding collectors.
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Era
1400-1900
Subject
History, Politics, War history
Number of books
1
Height
33 cm
Author/ Illustrator
Comte de Montesquiou, Luigi Osio, Napoléon II
Width
21.3 cm
Title
Ensemble de 15 documents : Naissance et Baptême du Roi de Rome
Condition
Very good
Year
1811
Language
French
Original language
Yes
Extras
Signed, Signed by author
Country of origin
France
Autographed by a famous person
Yes
Details signature
Signed
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