Lot 845
  • 845

American or English School Late 18th / early 19th century

Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 USD
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Description

  • American or English School
  • TWO MINIATURE PORTRAITS ON IVORY
  • watercolor on ivory
  • Oval 2 1/2 in. by 2 in.
The first of a young woman wearing a cap and second of a man in a brown coat.

Provenance

Belonged to Courtney Alice Griffith;
Descended in Garrett-Sheridan family of Delaware County, Chestnut Hill, and Germantown, Pennsylvania.

Condition

Some losses and abrasions on portrait of a man. Woman in good condition. Both without cases.
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

Not illustrated.