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Frederic Millet
Estimate
1,500 - 2,500 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Frederic Millet
- Portrait d'homme portant le ruban de la légion d'honneur
- Aquarelle sur papier cartonné, dans un cadre en métal ciselé enchassé dans un cadre de bois;
Signé et daté au centre à droite Millet 1837.;
On y joint :
Attribué à Daniel Saint (Saint Lô 1778-1847), Portrait d'homme;
Ecole Francaise, Portrait d'homme, vers 1810, les deux aquarelle et gouache sur ivoire - Le plus grand: 160 x 117 mm ; le plus petit: 50 x 40 mm
Provenance
Le premier, vente anonyme, Sotheby's, Genève, 6 mai 1981, lot 151
Condition
Frederic Millet: This miniature has discoloured somewhat and the overall apearence is yellower than originally intended. The frame is in generally good condition however there are one or two cracks to the wood.
Attribué à Daniel Saint: This miniature is in good condition. The glass and frame are a little scratched.
Ecole francaise vers 1810: This miniature is in good condition. Again the glass is dirty and scratched.
"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
Frederic Millet, Portrait of a Gentleman Wearing the Ribbon of La Légion D'honneur ; Watercolour on card, gilt-metal mount, wood frame ; Signed and dated ; together with a Portrait of a Gentleman, c.1815, attributed to Daniel Saint ; and a Portrait of a Gentleman, French School, c.1810, both on ivory