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JEAN BAPTISTE SOYER | Portrait of a lady painting a portrait miniature, circa 1795
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- Portrait of a lady painting a portrait miniature, circa 1795
- Watercolour and bodycolour on ivory, gilt-metal frame with white enamel beaded border
- 74 mm. Diam.
Provenance
With Edwin Bucher, Trogen, by 1980
Literature
Friesen (ed.), 2011, p. 427, no. 345;
Hofstetter, 2008, p. 62, fig. 30;
du Pasquier, 2010, p. 95, illust.
Hofstetter, 2008, p. 62, fig. 30;
du Pasquier, 2010, p. 95, illust.
Condition
Two vertical cracks on left hand side. 1 cm and 1.5cm in from margin - these are not too obtrusive otherwise the work is in good order.
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"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."