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AN IVORY MINIATURE OF PRINCE LOUIS NAPOLÉON OF FRANCE, AFTER HORTENSE DE BEAUHARNAIS, CIRCA 1830, AND AN IVORY MINIATURE OF LOUIS NAPOLÉON, PIERRE PAUL DE POMMAYRAC, CIRCA 1860 | An ivory miniature of Prince Louis Napoléon of France, after Hortense de Beauharnais, circa 1830, and an ivory miniature of Louis Napoléon, Pierre Paul de Pommayrac, circa 1860
估價
2,500 - 3,500 GBP
招標截止
描述
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the first of oval form, the sitter depicted in a dark coat, white waistcoat and a black stock, later gilt-metal frame, 4.2cm.; the second signed: P de Pommayrac, depicting Louis Napoléon in a blue coat and a lace-edged white chemise, gold frame, 4cm.
來源
(Hortense, sometime Queen of Holland (1783-1837))
Eugénie, Empress of the French (1826-1920);
Prince Victor Napoléon (1862-1926);
Prince Louis Napoléon (1914-1997)
Eugénie, Empress of the French (1826-1920);
Prince Victor Napoléon (1862-1926);
Prince Louis Napoléon (1914-1997)
Condition
The miniature: slightly faded, some spidery dry mould on coat; the second: the miniature with minor water-staining at margin at 8.30 to 9.30 (not visible when held at certain angles), the glass is diseased and should be replaced.
"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."