- 1618
Attributed to The Dalee Family (1790 – 1840)
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
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Description
- The Dalee Family
- MINIATURE PORTRAIT OF CHARLES H. RIGG
- watercolor and pencil on paper
- 5 in. by 3 in.
Condition
With reattached original corner, retaining small tear.
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 portrait of Charles Rigg is most likely by Richard Dalee, inscribed in pencil on the back: Oct. 2nd '93. Picture of the writer of this, now past 61 years of age. This is supposed to --- a good one. At the time it was taken. Taken from life by a Traveling Artist. It was the photograph of the day. CHR.