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Group of Watercolor Miniature Portraits on Ivory, American and English, 19th Century
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 USD
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Description
- ivory
The first: Lady in a Blue Dress (3 1/2 by 2 1/4 inches) (damaged); the second Lady in White Shawl, New England, 19th Century (initialed NS on reverse), (3 by 2 1/2 inches) the third, a Baby with Rosebuds in a locket frame, (1 1/2 inches in diameter). Together with two mourning pins, early 19th Century. 5 pieces.
Condition
Lady in a Blue Dress: strip of ivory missing. Lady in White Shawl: very good condition. Baby with Rosebuds in a locket frame: OK condition. Together with two mourning pins: crazing loss and break in enamel frame.
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.
Catalogue Note
The miniature portrait of a lady is signed along the left side: Scheffler, Lammie, ‘18.