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Cardinal Fesch DS

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Cardinal Fesch DS
"WINNERS WILL BE NOTIFIED AFTER THE AUCTION ENDS BY THE AUCTIONEER ONCE ALL BIDS HAVE BEEN PROCESSED TO DETERMINE THE WINNER FOR EACH LOT."
Document signed by Cardinal Joseph Fesch, noted art collector and uncle of Napoleon Bonaparte, who included Fesch in his inner circle. Datelined Rome, 1813, handwritten French document, addressed to the King of Italy, reads in part, ''…I thank V.A. for the reception that she wanted to prepare for the Cardinal Fiotti, and I beg you sir, to agree the assurance of sentiments of highest consideration…Le Cardinal Fesch''. Single page document, measuring 8.5'' x 12'', has four folds, else near fine condition.