dorsay count (8 Ergebnisse)

The engraving, which is not in the collection of the National Portrait Gallery, is on a piece of 19 x 14 cm paper, with tissue guard. The image measures around 8 cm square, and shows Landor's head in profile, looking to the left, with 'A. D'Orsay' beneath to the left, and 'H. W. Smith' beneath to the right. In good condition, lightly-aged, with small stain to one edge of border. Attached to a piece of paper, along with the piece of Landor's autograph, which is on a 1 x 18.5 cm strip of grey paper cut from a letter, and is in fair condition, lightly-creased. It reads: 'Signora Fields "44" with Mr Landor's compliments.'.

Zustand: Good. Original Autograph of Bentinck, Ink on Laid Paper 4.25" x 1.5" mounted to larger sheet, Very Good.7" x 7.5" Portrait of G. Bentinck [facsimile signature], originally published in J. Mitchell Royal Library, printed by M. & N. Hanhart in 1840. D'Orsay Fecit 20 Decr. 1840 Bretby Park [signed in plate]. Very Good. Clipping affixed to verso. Newspaper reprint, mounted on same larger sheet (10" x 12" Good with marginal tears, staining, creasing).

1p, 12mo. Bifolium. Addressed on reverse of the second leaf, with broken seal in red wax, 'To / | S. C. Hall Esqre | 59 Sloane Street'. In fair condition, on aged paper. Folded by Blessington into a diamond-shaped packet. Reads: 'Saturday Evening. | Lady Blessingtons Compts. To Mr Hall, and requests that he will call on her, as soon as may suit his convenience, as she wishes to consult him, about having an Enquiry executed.'.

Two etchings in black ink, printed side by side on a 23.5 x 18 cm piece of wove paper, with a thin printed line dividing them. Possibly proofs of two plates on conjoined leaves in a book. In fair condition, lightly aged and creased, with a tiny nick at foot and dog-eared corners. Each of the sketches is full-length, and has a caption at foot, in a facsimile of D'Orsay's hand. To the left, 11.5 x 18 cm, is 'Pce Talleyrand | Sketched by D'Orsay', depicting Talleyrand, in left profile, with outdoor coat and hat in trailing left hand, his right hand resting on a walking stick and his crippled right leg slightly raised. To the right, 12 x 18 cm, is 'Cte Montrond | Sketched by D'Orsay', depicting a portly Montrond with back to the viewer, sitting astride a plain chair, with playing cards in his left hand held up to his face. Unusual. The two etching are in the British Museum Department of Prints and Drawings, both donated by Michael Hoadley, the Talleyrand with Museum Number E.118-1980, and the Montrond with Museum Number E.117-1980. Neither description states whether or not they are on the same piece of paper, as with the present item. See the frontispiece to Linda Kelly's book 'Talleyrand in London': 'Le prince de Talleyrand & Mr Montrond jouant au whist fait par le comte Alfred d'Orsay', which is dated to 1831.

Four pages, 16mo, bifolium, in narrow "frame" of stiffer paper, good condition. He thanks him for the "charmante Poème" that he's sent "que je l'ai lu devant plusieurs personnes qui l'ont beaucoup admiré, et je vous remercie d'avoir pensé a moi - je vous envoye les Statuts incomplets de notre Societé [French Benevolent Society established this year 1842], car les dernières souscriptions, ni les derniers supports ne sont pas encore imprimés - j'ai assisté hier a une séance de notre comité, et j'ai eu le plaisir de voir que nous avons deja fait un immense bien, considérant nos ressources[.] Si vous vouliez [causer?] avec le Dr Berrier Fontaine [il?] vous etonneroit en vous racontant des Exemples de misère presque incroyables - [.]". Docketed in red ink with year and name of letter writer.

4pp., 8vo. Bifolium. In very good condition, lightly-aged. Neatly placed with a windowpane mount onto a leaf of cream paper. Writing within a year of his demise, D'Orsay begins by defending himself to his attorney: 'My Dear Du Pasquier | You received my letter yesterday about Mousley. I could not act otherwise, and even I have no right to complain when a man is losing more than 5000 by me, to find fault that he did not send me £1300. I am astonished that you are so severe. I am sorry that you will not give your assistance in this affair. Do as you like. I said to Mousley that I would not act without you, now you release me of my word, I have written to him that I will sign the Deed when he chooses.' He now turns to 'Simonnet', who has drawn a cheque on Pasquier without notice, as he is 'embarrassed in his affairs'. Regarding a 'difference in the account' he explains: 'You do not calculate, the Models, of the Queen, and the Wellington and Lions, which are still in his hands, and which are belonging to you, when you call for them.' The 'Second Wellington' has arrived at the custom house and is 'much better, according to your taste, as it is done au R and you are wrong not to take it, as I am sure the Duke would take one. - The head is admirable. ' he asks if Pasquier 'had the Reins & & of the Queen changed by Matifal. You ought if it is not done. - The End of all this, will be that I will be obliged to buy all these things you refuse from Simonnet - Thats Comfortable for me!!' The letter continues with a reference to 'Reid's business', 'Davis' and 'Ford': 'Yes they can annoy me here, not arresting my person, but make Trials, and possibly obtain judgment to sell my Effects, and if one English Creditor begun, [sic] there is no reason why others would not go on.' He consequently asks him to do all he can 'with Morel'. He concludes with a reference to a 'Nephew' who is 'in London to bring me back the powder'.

One page, 12mo, bifolium, good condition apart from 1/4in. strip of glue from previous laying down on blank page [4]. In French. "Mon Cher Albert | J'ai recu ce matin un Billet du Dr Elliotson [note below] qui dans ce moment n'a aucun sujet digne d'etre montre a vos Dames. Mais si vous tenez a les Etonner magnetiquement, cela vous coutera 5£. allez chez Mr Marcillet qui demeure Maddox St. No. 5. fixez le jour d'une seance pour voir Alexis [a clairvoyant. See Notes below], dites que vous venez de ma part et vous conviendrez avec moi, que ce garcon bouleverse le monde de fond encomble. Tout a vous | d'Orsay". Translation provided on request.Note: a. Elliotson, John, 1791-1868, distinguished professor of medicine, for example "He was always at the 'leading edge' of his profession: he was one of the first in Britain to use and promote the stethoscope, and one of the first to use acupuncture" [see Wikipedia]; b. [Marcillet] A website on "The Orphic Circle Meets At Craven Cottage" suggest that Elliotson and Marcillet were involved in Spiritualism ("The Orphic Circle Meets At Craven Cottage") as does this letter by d'Orsay. "Alexis was a French boy" -- Alexis was Alexis Didier, the clairvoyant controlled by J.B. Marcillet, whom Dickens first encountered at John Elliotson's (or was it at Craven Cottage?) and subsequently raved of in his correspondence as "the Magnetic Boy". We are clearly seeing here a glimpse of Didier as a child, during his first stint in London in 1844.".

Memorable French dilettante artist, famed fop and hanger-on, a legendary man of fashion and society wit who befriended royalty and nobility as well as Lord Byron and Benjamin Disraeli. Third person ALS, 1p, 4½" X 7" (lightly tipped to heavy stock album leaf), n.p., 1844 February 23. Very good. Lightly age toned. Interesting third-person note signed twice within the text. In part: "Count D'Orsay presents his compliments to Mr Crowley and thanks him very much for the Etching, which is admirable -- Mr Landseer Saw it, and is quite delighted with it. Count D'Orsay remembers very well, having had the pleasure of being introduced to Mr Crowley by Prince Napoleon." Recipient is most likely Nicholas Joseph Crowley (1819-57), well known IRish portrait painter who resided in London. Landseer of course refers to Edwin Landseer (1802-73), English artist famed for his paintings and sculptures of animals. d'Orsay was well known as a fanatical supporter of all things Bonaparte. Prince Louis Napoleon (later Emperor Napoleon III) was often hosted at d'Orsay's fashionable residence in London, and it may have been during one of these visits that the Prince introduced d'Orsay to Crowley. Quite handsome letter, signed two times in the third person, with interesting references.