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JEAN BAPTISTE WEYLER | Portrait of Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790), circa 1790
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- Portrait of Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790), circa 1790
- Enamel, rectangular gilt-wood and gesso frame
- 90 by 70 mm.
Provenance
Castle Vaux-sur-Seine, France;
sale, Geneva, Christie's, 15 May 1990, lot 251
sale, Geneva, Christie's, 15 May 1990, lot 251
Literature
Jean-Richard, 1994, p. 339, no. 636;
Du Pasquier, 1995-1996, p. 292;
Coffin & Hofstetter, 2000, p. 112, no. 60
Du Pasquier, 1995-1996, p. 292;
Coffin & Hofstetter, 2000, p. 112, no. 60
Condition
The frame split in top and bottom of bezel, some losses one join top right opening. some gilding retouched. The enamel is well preserved.
"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."