- 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.
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.
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.