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NINE FRAMED NAPOLEONIC PAINTED IVORY PORTRAIT MINIATURES Continental, late 19th century
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
- painted and engraved ivory, mother of pearl
- frame: height 16 1/2 in.; width 13 in.
- 42 cm; 33 cm
depicting Napoleon Bonaparte, Caroline Murat, Maria Laetitia Ramolino, Pauline Borghese, Lucian Joseph Gérome and Louis Bonaparte and Elisa Bacciochi, all set within a penwork ivory and mother of pearl frame, each painted and signed by n. Renaier (?).
Condition
Overall in good condition, with the usual hairline cracks to ivory filled with dirt. The plaques are well set into their frames.
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.