French school of the 19th century. After Baron GÉRARD (Rome, 1770 - Paris, 1837). Portrait of Doctor Antoine Dubois (1756-1837), surgeon to the Emperor and deliverer of Marie-Louise for the King of Rome. Canvas (old restorations). Height : 63 cm. 63 cm - Width : 54 cm Carved wood frame from the Louis XIV period (cut). Reprise of the portrait by Baron Gérard sold at Christie's, New-York, on June 6th 2012. Another portrait of Antoine Dubois is kept in the museum of Fontainebleau. Expert : Mr Stéphane Pinta, Cabinet Turquin, 01 47 03 48 78 [email protected]

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