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A silver-gilt and enamel portrait box,Anton Michelsen, Copenhagen,1905
Estimate
800 - 1,200 GBP
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Description
- width: 7.3cm, 2 7/8 in.
heart-shaped with applied beaded borders, the hinged lid set with a coloured enamel and gilt paillon portrait after a photograph of King Christian IX, ink inventory number 232, in contemporary dark green morocco case with ivory-coloured silk and velvet lining; and a Danish 'Christmas' label dated 1906
Condition
Excellent condition, with only very minor surface scratches. Minor time wear to leather case.
"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."
Catalogue Note
'Christmas' labels were issued annually at the holidays and sold for charity. Although they had no franking value, they were often placed alongside the postage stamp on a letter, or were used at the back as a seal. The photograph of King Christian IX which served as a model for this label and the enamel portrait plaques on this and the following lot was taken in 1904 to mark the 40th anniversary of his ascension to the throne.