- 99
José Delgado y Meneses
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- José Delgado y Meneses
- Portrait of King Ferdinand VII of Spain (1784-1833)
- signed lower right: D. Meneses Ano 1818
- watercolour and bodycolour on ivory, silver-gilt frame
Provenance
Anonymous sale, London, Sotheby's, 3 March 1993, lot 80
Exhibited
Vienna, Albertina, 1965, no. 278
Condition
This portrait miniature has been carefully presented and preserved. The colours have remained strong and fresh. The silver-gilt frame is worn.
For further information on this lot please contact Mark Griffith-Jones on 0207 293 5083 or mark.griffithjones@sothebys.com
"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
The King is depicted wearing the neck badge of the Order of the Golden Fleece, the sash and star of the Order of Charles III and the star of Order of the Saint-Esprit.