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A GROUP OF FOUR PORTRAIT MINIATURES, VARIOUS ARTISTS AND DATES | A group of four portrait miniatures, various artists and dates
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
comprising an oval miniature of Princess Louise Margaret of Prussia, probably London, in a silver-gilt and enamel frame, George Elisha Sumner of London, Birmingham, 1905, 8.3cm., 3 1/4 in. high; an oval miniature of Anton of Saxony, signed (?) JLange and indistinctly dated, 5.6cm., 2 1/4 in. high; an oval miniature of a gentleman, Continental School, circa 1830, in associated gilt-metal frame, the easel strut formed of the initials EA, 5.1cm., 2 in. high; and another miniature, 4.4cm., 1 3/4 in., high
Condition
The first one with the miniature in very good condition, the glass with a few humidity spots in one area; the gilt-metal frame of the second slightly bent; the third with spidery mold in multiple places; the fourth in good order.
"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."