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William Grimaldi
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- William Grimaldi
- Portrait of a Lady
- signed l.l: Grimaldi 1807.
- 9.2 by 6.6 cm.; 3 5/8 by 2 5/8 in.
wearing a white dress and a pink train, silver-gilt and enamel frame set with cultured pearls
Provenance
Anonymous sale, Christie's London, 22 March 1977, lot 58
Condition
Ivory ground.
This miniature is in very fine condition, save the slightest hints of pale brown foxmarks in the sky.
The glass is cracked along the upper left margin and has two minor surface scratches towards the centre. There is enamel loss on three of the ribbon ties.
"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."