DUPRE (FRENCH, 19TH CENTURY)
Portrait miniature of a lady, believed to be Madame de Talleyrand
inscribed (on a label to the back of the frame)
on ivory (ref. 2268XWVZ)
8.2cm
in an ebonised wood frame
Provenance
Private collection, UK
| Estimate: |
£50 - £80
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Hammer price:
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£130 |
Bidding ended. Lot has been sold.
Footnotes:
This lot contains ivory and has been registered in accordance with the Ivory Act (section10). Reference No. 2268XWVZ
Prospective buyers should be aware that some countries have limitations on importing items made from endangered species, including materials such as coral, ivory, and tortoiseshell. Therefore, it is advisable for potential buyers to familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations before placing bids, particularly if they intend to import this lot into another country.
Condition Report
The ivory appears sound and flat; some translucent staining to the boarders, possibly discolouration to the varnish; miniscule section of ivory visible through the paint surface, lower right. No sign of retouching under ultraviolet light. Framed and under glass, unexamined out of frame.
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