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H*** Johns
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- H*** Johns
- Portrait of Leopold II, Holy Roman Emperor (1747-1792)
- signed l.r.: Johns, circa 1791
- 7.3 by 5.7 cm.; 2 7/8 by 2 1/4 in.
wearing a green uniform with a red collar, with the Order of the Golden Fleece and the sash of the Order of Maria Theresa, silver-gilt frame
Provenance
Kende Gallery, Vienna;
Anonymous sale, Sotheby's Zurich, 15 November 1977, lot 74
Anonymous sale, Sotheby's Zurich, 15 November 1977, lot 74
Condition
Ivory ground.
Overall this miniature is in good condition, save slight surface marking in the background and some very minor surface dust, located in the lower region.
"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
A watercolour of Emperor Leopold II (ruled 1790- 1792) by Johns, signed and dated 1791, is in the collection of the Albertina, Vienna.