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A Collection of Four Portrait Miniatures
Estimate
800 - 1,200 GBP
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Description
- A Collection of Four Portrait Miniatures
- Each watercolour on ivory, variously framed
- Various sizes
including a portrait of Lady Williamina Forbes, née Belsches-Stuart of Fettercairn (1776-1810); Harriet, Marchioness of Lothian (1780-1833); a lady, wearing a white dress and blue sash, by a follower of George Engleheart; and a young boy, with the initials A.E.T.
Condition
The portrait of Harriet, Marchioness of Lothian is in good condition. The colours are well preserved. The work should be placed firmly back into its frame.
There is a crack on the left of the lady wearing white.
The portrait of Lady Willamina has a crack on the extreme left.
"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."