- 32
FRENCH SCHOOL, CIRCA 1660 | Portrait of a lady
估價
5,000 - 8,000 GBP
Log in to view results
招標截止
描述
- French School, circa 1660
- Portrait of a lady
- Watercolour and bodycolour, heightened with silver paint on vellum, mounted on prepared card, gold and enamel locket frame, the enamelled reverse centred with a caduceus flanked by cornucopiae and framed with the inscription: P.P. Optimoe Et Pulcherrimoe Lanificoe. Pudicae. Frugi: Castoe. Domisedoe Uxori, supported by birds bearing a monogram and the mottoes: Omnia. Explorate. Meliora. Retinete. and Miliora. Latent, the sides and loop with painted rope-twist pattern, the hinged lid inset with an oval shell cameo carved with the goddess Diana, accompanied by hounds and attendants, opening to reveal the enamelled reverse depicting cupid, and with the inscription Avec le Temps.
- 26 by 22 mm.
來源
Sale, London, Sotheby's, 28 February 1991, lot 387
Condition
The miniature good. Very minor loss to enamel on suspension loop. The shell cameo has several areas of dry fungal growth.
"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."