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Russian School
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
- Russian School
- Their Imperial Majesties Nicholas I and Alexandra Fedorovna
The elaborate frames are inscribed: A gift from His Imperial Majesty to her Excellence Mlle Marguerite de Wildermeth – former governess, Dame of the Imperial and Royal Orders of St. Catherine, of the Portrait etc. - bequeathed by her to her niece Madame Hortense des Alleurs born de Wildermeth, 30 November 1838.
- gouache on paper
- image size: 16.2 by 12.3cm, 6 /2 by 4 3/4 in; 17.5 by 14 cm, 6 3/4 by 5 1/2in
Condition
Alexandra Feodorovna: the corners of the sheet are cut. There is a light layer of surface dirt and very minor undulations to the sheet in places. Otherwise in good overall condition.
Nicholas I: the sheet has discoloured and there is light yellow foxing throughout.
Both held in ornate gold plaster frames behind glass with inscriptions below.
"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."
Catalogue Note
Both portraits are after Franz Kruger (1797-1857)
The elaborate frames are inscribed: A gift from His Imperial Majesty to her Excellence Mlle Marguerite de Wildermeth – former governess, Dame of the Imperial and Royal Orders of St. Catherine, of the Portrait etc. - bequeathed by her to her niece Madame Hortense des Alleurs born de Wildermeth, 30 November 1838.