Portrait Miniatures.

collection of 76 portrait miniatures, each with a photograph and description, the photographs with gold margins, written in a calligraphic hand with the titles in coloured inks and heightened in gold, mounted on 31 vellum leaves, c.1910, in olive green morocco by Zaensdorf elaborately gilt, inside dentelles, silk endpapers

Thomas Agnew & Sons, Old Bond Street Library (bookplate); Sotheby's, 8 February 1972, lot 447 ("Property of a Lady")

Condition is described in the main body of the catalogue, where appropriate.
"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."

This catalogue records a substantial collection of late 18th century and early 19th century English miniature portraits by artists including Andrew Plimer and Richard Cosway.