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A group of five ivory, wax and plaster portrait reliefs, early 19th century
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- A group of five ivory, wax and plaster portrait reliefs, early 19th century
- both ivory miniatures with a lady signed and dated: W.Ewing Sc. 1817;
the plasters signed: DeVeaux ScT - plaster and ivory, wax
- reliefs 5.2-7.2cm., 2-2 3/4 in. high
- England, first quarter 19th century
comprising two oval plaster relief busts of a husband and wife, each signed illegibly below the truncation, glazed in leather cases; three rectangular reliefs of a gentleman and two ladies, one in leather case, the other two framed and glazed
Provenance
The reverse of the gentleman's frame with label printed: From Mr Tassie's / H.LAING'S / Repository of Impressions from the Finest / ANTIQUE / and Modern Gems Coins etc. / 12 George St. Edinh. / Casts fro Greek and Roman Coins in Imitation of the Originals / IMPRESSIONS IN WAX, PLASTER & SULPHUR / Heads, Figures & Heraldry, elegantly Engraved on Stone, Steel & Silver. / Copper Plate Engraving & Printing. / Plaster Busts Figures and Basso Rilievos.
Condition
Two oval plaster busts with brown spotting, ivory lady in case with worn silk and mildly stained case; gentleman also with slight brown staining; later frames incorporating earlier elements
"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."