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AN OVAL MINIATURE OF ANNA DE PALÉZIEUX-FALCONNET, COMTESSE JAMES DE POURTALES GORGIER, LIZINKA AIMÉE ZOÉ DE MIRBEL (1796-1849), DATED 1832 | An oval miniature of Anna de Palézieux-Falconnet, Comtesse James de Pourtales Gorgier, Lizinka Aimée Zoé de Mirbel (1796-1849), dated 1832
Estimate
300 - 500 EUR
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Description
- Haut. 10,2 cm; 4 1/8 in
in an oval gilt-bronze frame decorated with palms and scrolls on a matted ground, miniature on ivory, written on the back Anna de Palézieux-Falconnet, Ctesse James de Pourtales Gorgier, née à Londres 1789, morte à Pise 1836, mère du Cte Edmond de Pourtalès
Condition
A large crack from the top to the neck base in the middle of the miniature. On the back is written ...née à Londres1792 (not 1789) morte à Pise 1896 (not 1836 as stated in the catalogue). Very fine quality of paintiing.
"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."
Catalogue Note
Countess James de Pourtalès-Gorgier was the mother-in-law of Mélanie de Pourtalès (see lot 59).