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FRENCH SCHOOL, CIRCA 1680 | Portrait of King Louis XIV of France (1638-1715)
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- Portrait of King Louis XIV of France (1638-1715)
- Watercolour and bodycolour, heightened with gold paint on vellum, gold open-work frame, decorated with enamel and rubies
- 28 by 24 mm.
Provenance
Dr James Hasson;
sale, London, Christie's, 19 March 1980, lot 41
sale, London, Christie's, 19 March 1980, lot 41
Condition
The miniature good, the frame overall good but at 3 o'clock and 5 o'clock minor losses to loop detail and elsewhere, minor losses of enamel. Originally there would have been a pendent hanging from the base - there is a suspension loop.
"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."