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MORITZ MICHAEL DAFFINGER | Portrait of Countess Sidonie Potocka, née Princesse de Ligne (1786-1828), circa 1825
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- Portrait of Countess Sidonie Potocka, née Princesse de Ligne (1786-1828), circa 1825
- Watercolour and bodycolour on ivory, gilt-metal mount, wood frame
- Octagonal 85 by 70 mm.
Provenance
By descent in the sitter's family,
sale, London, Sotheby's, 9 June 1994, lot 70
sale, London, Sotheby's, 9 June 1994, lot 70
Condition
The miniature is in very good order.
"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 variant of this miniature by Emanuel Peter, depicting the sitter wearing a white dress, was formerly in the Figdor collection.1 1. G.C. Williamson, Portrait Miniatures, London, 1910, pl. LV