Feb 25, 2010 - Sale 2204

Sale 2204 - Lot 245

Price Realized: $ 900
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Estimate: $ 800 - $ 1,200
(HAITI.) L'OUVERTURE, TOUSSAINT. Toussaint L'Ouverture. Hand-colored, three quarter length lithograph portrait after Francois Seraphim Delpech, by Dulompre; 8- 1/2x5- 3/8 inches; right margin a bit rough, removed from a book; some very light spotting. [Paris: Donde Dupre, circa 1838-1840]
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All contemporary images of Toussaint are scarce, but this rare standing portrait is the first example we have seen. The face is clearly modeled after Delpech's famous portrait; but here Toussaint is seen in his tunic with his hand on his sword.