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A set of four portrait miniatures
Estimate
5,000 - 8,000 EUR
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Description
- Each watercolour and bodycolour on paper, one signed ; in a later velvet panel
- Frame : 21.5 x 28 cm , 8 1/2 by 11 in
including two portraits of Empress Joséphine (1763-1814), the first by Daniel Saint (1778-1847); the second attributed to Louis Bertin Parant (1761-1851); a portrait of Maximilian I Joseph, King of Bavaria (1756-1825); and a portrait of Friedrich Augustus I, Elector of Saxony and King of Saxony (1750-1827)
Condition
The illustration of the catalogue is accurate.
Each miniature is in good condition with vivid colours, but there is an accident to the top miniature with Empress Joséphine : there is a vertical crack to the oval paper.
The upper miniature with Empress Jospéhine is signed 'Saint'.
The back cardboard of the lower miniature has been changed.
The 4 oval brass elements of the back need to be refixed.
The velvet is rubbed.
As stated in the catalogue, the frame is later. The gilding of the frame is rubbed with one minute chip.
"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."