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Six portrait miniatures, various dates and origins
Estimate
600 - 800 GBP
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Description
- Six portrait miniatures, various dates and origins
- IVORY, GOUACHE
the first, the portrait of a lady in a blue dress with ribbons in her hair, French school, circa 1775, aquarelle and gouache on ivory, oval within a later rectangular frame, 4.5cm., 1 3/4 in high ; second, a profile of a lady, pencil on prepared paper, probably French School, late 18th century, within a modern graduated rectangular gilt metal frame, 4.2cm., 1 5/8 in high ; third, the portrait of a lady in a white dress, aquarelle and gouache on ivory, French School circa 1830, rectangular, within a gilt wood frame, inscribed on the reverse 'portrait of Miss Jarman/ C. Ford, June 17 / 1830', cracked, 10cm., 4 in high ; a portrait of a gentleman in 17th century style, oil on copper, probably 18th century, oval within wood frame, 7.7cm., 3 in high ; the portrait of a minstrel and his companion, late 19th century, on ivory, within a velvet and leather frame, 6cm., 2 3/8 in. high ; the last, an enamel plaque, said to be a portrait of Mrs Abingdon, with paper label 'Kate Macy Ladd miniature collection', oval within a gilt wood frame, late 19th century, 7.3cm., 2 7/8 in. high
Condition
1. overall good condition
2. good condition apart from a few stains aling right edge
3. warp, crack along left hand side
4. some wear to painting along top and left egdes , a few scratches.
5. overall good condition
For all sales which take place on or after 1 February 2015, please note that the rate of buyer's premium for each lot (charged as a percentage of the hammer price achieved for that lot) has been revised and shall be calculated at the thresholds set out below:
Buyer's premium is 25% of the hammer price up to and including £100,000;
Buyer's premium is 20% of the hammer price on any amount in excess of £100, 000 up to and including £1,800,000;
Buyer's premium is 12% of the hammer price on any amount in excess of £1,800,000.
As stated above, the revised thresholds are effective as of 1 February 2015.
"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."