Lot 275
  • 275

Italian School

Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 GBP
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Description

  • Italian School
  • Portrait of Elisa Bacciochi, Grand Duchess of Tuscany (1777-1820)
  • each watercolour and bodycolour on ivory, variously framed  

together with a portrait of Napoléon, Duke of Reichstadt (1811-1832), after Moritz-Michael Daffinger

Condition

Napoléon, Duke of Reichstadt: The colours have remained strong in this miniature. There is occasional surface dirt. Elisa Bacciochi, Grand Duchess of Tuscany: The colours in this miniature have faded slightly. There is a small crack on the right hand side of the composition. There is a small area of paint loss at the extreme right edge of the ivory. For further information regarding this lot please contact Mark Griffith-Jones at mark.griffithjones@sothebys.com or 0207 293 5083.
"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.
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