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AN ENAMEL PORTRAIT MINIATURE OF PRINCE ALBERT OF SAXE-COBURG AND GOTHA (1819-1861), ATTRIBUTED TO HENRY PIERCE BONE, CIRCA 1845 | An enamel portrait miniature of Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha (1819-1861), attributed to Henry Pierce Bone, circa 1845
估價
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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描述
- 4.2cm., 1 5/8. in. high
oval, in a gold and blue enamel locket frame, the reverse engraved with the cypher of Ernest II, Duke of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, above the inscription: From Victoria. R. / Aug: 1845
Condition
Loses to blue enamel on the top left of the frame and to both sides of the centre at the lower rim. The reverse with very light surface scratches, small bright spots between the glass cover and the enamel surface, possibly humidty spots or dust.
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"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."
拍品資料及來源
Ernest II (1818-1893) was the elder brother of Prince Albert. He succeeded their father, Ernest I, as Duke in 1844. As her journal recounts, Queen Victoria and Prince Albert visited his family in Coburg and Gotha towards the end of August 1845, presumably taking this as a gift to his brother.