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Collection of Royal Personages Circa 1950
Estimate
3,500 - 5,500 USD
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Description
- tin, paint
An impressive gathering of regal and courtly figures as well as military commanders by Vertunni, Courtenay, and Mignot, including Courtenay figures of Henry VIII, Mary Queen of Scots, Sir Walter Raleigh and Sir Francis Drake, Queen Victoria, King George VI, and Queen Elizabeth II. There is also a headsman and block (but is not accompanied by the figure of the nine-day queen Lady Jane Grey). Vertunni figures include Joan of Arc.
Condition
Very good to excellent; few chips on Vertunni figures
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.