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Sir Charles Henry Rich, a portrait miniature on ivory, circa 1805
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Sir Charles Henry Rich, a portrait miniature on ivory, circa 1805
- ivory, shagreen, gold, enamel
oval, the young man in a blue coat and white cravat, within a gold frame, the reverse inset with a glazed medallion of pleated hair with blue translucent enamel on a sunray engine-turned ground, later inscribed 'Sir Charles Henry Rich, Bart. / B. 1784. D. 1857', suspension loop, 9cm., 3 1/2 in. high ; and a portrait miniature of a lady, English School, circa 1755, on ivory, wearing a pink jacket, a rose at her lacy corsage, probably of Mary Frances Rich (1755-1832), within a gold slide frame to be attached to a bracelet or necklace, 3.5cm., 1 3/8 in. wide; and a commemorative brooch, navette form, centred with hair tied in a bow on ivory, glazed, in a gold and enamel frame, later engraved on the reverse 'Mary Frances Lady Rich / her Hair / b. 1755. d. 1833', unmarked, in fishskin case, with paper label inscribed: 'My Hair / FMR'
Condition
each in overall good condition, apart from losses to enamel of hair brooch
"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."