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Ecole Française vers 1785
Estimate
1,200 - 1,800 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Ecole Française vers 1785
- Portrait de femme
- Aquarelle et gouache sur ivoire, cadre en métal doré, monté sur une boîte en ivoire
On y joint :
Portrait de dame au châle rouge, vers 1805, signé indistinctement, sur la boîte en écaille de tortue; et un paysage, début 19eme siècle - La plus grande: diam 56 mm ; La plus petite: 39 x 30 mm
Condition
The box made from ivory needs to be restored, the base has become detached and the sides of the main structure are cracked in three places. At the ten o'clock position, there are some minor loses in evidence.
The two other boxes in the lot are a little worn but in generally good condition.
"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
French School, c.1785, Portrait of a Lady, Watercolour and bodycolour on ivory ; gilt-metal bezel, mounted on an ivory box ; together with a Lady, c.1805, indistinctly signed, mounted on a tortoiseshell box, and a Landscape, early 19th Century