Lot 158
  • 158

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.
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Catalogue Note

Countess James de Pourtalès-Gorgier was the mother-in-law of Mélanie de Pourtalès (see lot 59).