including a Portrait of a Gentleman, wearing a blue coat standing beside a table; a Portrait of a Gentleman, in profile, wearing a dark green coat, a white waistcoat and stock; a Portrait of a Gentleman, wearing a blue coat, a dark waistcoat and stock and a gold watch-chain (indistinctly signed lower left); a Portrait of a Gentleman, wearing a dark coat, a yellow  waistcoat, a black stock and a black robe with a red collar; a Portrait of a Gentleman, wearing a black coat, a white waistcoat and stock (indistinctly signed lower right); a Portrait of a Gentleman, wearing a red coat, a white waistcoat and black stock; an ebonized frame comprising two Portrait of Gentleman and two Portraits of Ladies; and a Capriccio of Roman Ruins

This collection of miniatures are in fair condition. The paper has discoloured in the Portrait of a Gentleman Wearing a Red Coat and the ivory has cracked in the Portrait of a Gentleman Wearing a Black Coat, a White Waistcoat and Stock. The other miniatures are slightly faded and there is occasional surface dirt. For further information regarding 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.
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