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AN IVORY MINIATURE OF MARIA LETIZIA BONAPARTE/MADAME MÈRE, FRENCH SCHOOL, CIRCA 1810 | An ivory miniature of Maria Letizia Bonaparte/Madame Mère, French School, circa 1810
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- ivory, gold, human hair
- miniature 4 x 2.4 cm
wearing a white dress with gold lace and embroidery, a pearl necklace and headdress part-covered by a fine veil, gilt-metal frame, the glazed reverse with trellis pattern hair work over a pink ground, the rim inscribed: Madame Mère 1810 MN 854GN229
Provenance
Jérôme Napoléon, King of Westphalia (1784-1860); Prince Napoléon Jérôme, called Plon-Plon (1822-1891);
Prince Victor Napoléon (1862-1926);
Prince Louis Napoléon (1914-1997)
Prince Victor Napoléon (1862-1926);
Prince Louis Napoléon (1914-1997)
Condition
Some surface dust and slightest dry mould on surface of miniature (easily removable). Glazed reverse is covered with glue from old labels which somewhat obscures the hairwork below. Some dark deposits on rim of gilt frame.
"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."