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AUGUSTIN RITT | Portrait of a noblewoman, circa 1795
估價
12,000 - 18,000 GBP
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描述
- Portrait of a noblewoman, circa 1795
- Watercolour and bodycolour on ivory, gilt-metal mount
- Octagonal 10 by 7.9 cm.; 4 by 3 1/4 in.
來源
With Edwin Bucher, Trogen
出版
J. Nimmergut and A.M. Wager, Miniaturen, Dosen, Munich, 1982, p. 262
Condition
The work has possibly faded very slightly.
"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."
拍品資料及來源
This penetrating portrait is executed with great confidence and freedom of touch. The sitter wears the diamond set chiffe of Empress Catherine II, indicating that she was a lady-in-waiting at the Imperial Court.