Lot 309
  • 309

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.

Catalogue Note

The miniature portrait of a lady is signed along the left side: Scheffler, Lammie, ‘18.