Treasures
Treasures
Property from a private British Collection - Lots 1 – 15
Italian, circa 1800
Four intaglios with representations of animals
Auction Closed
December 7, 11:28 AM GMT
Estimate
500 - 700 GBP
Lot Details
Description
Property from a private British Collection - Lots 1 – 15
Italian, circa 1800
Four intaglios with representations of animals
carnelian, mounted on a chain
7 by 8mm., by 1/4 by 1/4 in. overall each
chain: 43.2cm., 17in.
By tradition, Joséphine Bonaparte, Empress of France (1763- 1814);
Possibly acquired from the Empress Joséphine (or her estate) by Lord Edward Lascelles, “ Beau Lascelles” (1764-1814);
Thence by descent to his grand-niece Catherine, Mrs Granville Edwin Lloyd-Baker (1841-1890);
Thence by family descent to the present owner
Possibly acquired from the Empress Joséphine (or her estate) by Lord Edward Lascelles, “ Beau Lascelles” (1764-1814);
Thence by descent to his grand-niece Catherine, Mrs Granville Edwin Lloyd-Baker (1841-1890);
Thence by family descent to the present owner
London, Victoria and Albert Museum, on long term loan (ref: LOAN:MET ANON.105&A-1968)