Lot 101: French School (circa 1805)

Louis Marie Céleste, Duc d'Aumont (1762-1831), half-length, his arm outstretched, wearing uniform, blue coat with gold epaulettes and embroidered collar, a sword tucked into his cummerbund, three medals pinned to his chest including the Order of St. Louis and a white scarf tied about his left arm
gouache on card, inscribed on reverse Monseigneur/ Duc d'Aumont, gilded composition frame
Rectangular, 160mm. (6 1/4ins.) high

Louis was both Duke of Pienne and of Aumont. He succeeded his father to the latter Dukedome in 1814 and was succeeded in turn by his son Adolphe.