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Brunet to Mr Dunlop, 1817

 Item
Reference Code: GBR/0271/GCPP Gamble 3/10/1

Scope and Contents

Three communications with James Dunlop: a receipt, a letter (folded, addressed and sealed), and a certificate contained within outer wrapper (addressed and sealed).
Receipt for 1100 francs for a bronze figurine of Bonaparte sitting at a table. Dated Paris, 20 January 1817.
Letter requesting Mr Dunlop to change his appointment from noon to 2 p.m.
14 February [1817]
Note to Mr Dunlop enclosing the certificate of authenticity he requested. Dated Paris, 18 February 1817
The certificate, in a different hand, states that the figurine was made in 1809 by M Moutoni, and that 5 copies exist: 3 belong to the Emperor, 1 to Mr Devon (?) of Paris, and 1 to Mr Dunlop of London.




Dates

  • Creation: 1817

Creator

Biographical / Historical

It has not been possible to identify Brunet. He was probably a French artist or art dealer.

Extent

4 item(s) : Paper

Language of Materials

French

Originator(s)

Brunet

Finding aid date

2004-04-27 11:29:08+00:00

Repository Details

Part of the Girton College Archive Repository

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