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Franciszek Smiadecki
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
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Description
- Franciszek Smiadecki
- Portrait of King Charles II (1630-1685)
- Oil on copper, silver-gilt scroll-frame
- 67 by 53 mm
Provenance
With Dowdeswell & Dowdeswell, London, no. 192;
sale, London, Christie's, 21 October 1997, lot 1,
where acquired by Bernadette and William M.B. Berger, Denver, Colorado
sale, London, Christie's, 21 October 1997, lot 1,
where acquired by Bernadette and William M.B. Berger, Denver, Colorado
Condition
This miniature is in generally good condition. There are occasional scratches and some minor surface dirt. There is a very small area of pigment loss just above the King's left eye.
"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."