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WALENTY SLIVIEKI | Portrait of Prince Czartoryski, circa 1790
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- Portrait of Prince Czartoryski, circa 1790
- Watercolour and bodycolour on ivory, gilt-metal mount, with white enamel beading;signed lower left: p. Slivicki
- 72 by 60 mm.
Provenance
Maxime Hébert (d. 1945), Paris;
Leo R. Schidlof (d. 1966), London;
by descent until;
sale, London, Christie's, 3 March 1993, lot 77
Leo R. Schidlof (d. 1966), London;
by descent until;
sale, London, Christie's, 3 March 1993, lot 77
Literature
Schidlof, 1964, vol. II, pp. 780, 1065, p. 540, no. 1098
Condition
The condition is good - the patchy marks in the background appear to be part of the original work.
"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
The sitter is wearing the sash and star of the Russian order of St Anne (1st class) and the badge of the Order of St. George (3rd class).