Lot 27
- 27
A Group of Continental Portrait Miniatures
Estimate
1,200 - 1,800 GBP
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Description
- A Group of Continental Portrait Miniatures
each waterc⛎olour and bodycolour on ivory, variously framed
including portraits of The Dauphin, Louis Fils Aîné de France Dauphin de France (1729-1765); Emperor Leopold II (1747-1792); and an Officer
Condition
The Dauphin, Louis Fils Aîné de France Dauphin de France: The colours have faded slightly in this miniature. There is a small amount of mould evident on the sitter's helmet. There is a crack to the left of the composition.
Emperor Leopold II: The ivory has cracked to both the left and right of the sitter. The colours are strong and fresh.
Portrait of an Officer: The colours have slightly faded in this miniature and there is minor surface dirt.
For further information on this lot please contact Mark Griffith-Jones at mark.griffithjones@laitexier.com or 0207 293 5083.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."