ISABEY JEAN-BAPTISTE: (1767-1855) French Painter. Isabey was patronized by Napoleon Bonaparte and Jo...

ISABEY JEAN-BAPTISTE: (1767-1855) French Painter. Isabey was patronized by Napoleon Bonaparte and Josephine and was in charge of their ceremony of coronation. D.S., `Isabey´, one page, large folio, Paris, 16th December 1808, in French. The partially printed document refers to the expenses approved for works requested for the spectacles at the Tuileries theatre and is signed by Isabey in his capacity as painter and artist in charge of the theatres of his Majesty the Emperor and King at the service of the Grand Chamberlain. Showing two countersignatures at the base of the document. With blank integral leaf bearing a Vander Ley watermark. Folded. VG £100-150