Napoleon’s sister (1780–1825), who served as a model for Antonio Canova’s ‘Victorious Venus.’ She was also Napoleon’s most loyal sibling, visiting him in exile and liquidating her assets to assist him. LS in French, signed “Pauline pr. Borghese,” one page, 8.25 x 9.75, February 22, 1816. Letter to Monsignor Cuneo concerning a letter to Cardinal Albane with whom she is losing patience over the matter of settling what are her true rights. She asks the Cardinal to come to her with two lawyers by that evening. In very good condition, with block of toning from previous display and scattered toning and foxing. RRAuction COA.
