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Three portrait miniatures, two depicting Emperor Alexander II, one of Empress Maria Alexandrovna, Alois Gustav Rockstuhl, Robert Theer and Vegner, mid 19th century
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- diameter: 35mm., height: 50mm. and 38mm.
of round and oval form, Emperor Alexander II in full military regalia, wearing the sash of the order of St. Andrew, which the Empress also wears, signed m.l. in Cyrillic Rockstuhl, m.l. in Latin R. Theer, and l.r. in Cyrillic Vegner
Condition
In apparent good condition.
Unexamined out of frame.
"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
The young man is Emperor Alexander II Nikolaivich in his youth. A similar portrait of the sitter by Theer was included in a frame of miniatures sold by Sotheby's, The Collection of the Margraves and Grand Dukes of Baden, Baden-Baden, 9th October 1995, lot: 1828. The older man is the Emperor again at a later stage in his life. Maria Alexandrovna was born Princess Marie of Hesse and by Rhine (1824-1888).