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A pair of carved bone, mother-of-pearl and painted ivory medallion portraits of Napoléon I and Marie-Louise of Austria French, late 19th/early 20th century
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
- ivory, mother-of-pearl, bone, rosewood
- height 16 in.; width 6 1/4 in.
- 40.5 cm; 16 cm
each painted by and signed P. A. Hall.
Condition
Both in fair condition with variations in color to bone banded frame some showing reddish and darker yellow color, the mother-of-pearl with some visible uplifting, each frame back veneered with rosewood, both paintings in fair condition with minor surface scratches and wear, colors a slightly faded.
Please note this lot contains endangered material which may require a CITES permit to export. Please contact the department with any questions prior to sale.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.