HENRY PIERCE BONE | PORTRAIT OF QUEEN VICTORIA (1819-1901)

HENRY PIERCE BONE
Islington 1779 - 1855 London
PORTRAIT OF QUEEN VICTORIA (1819-1901)

Enamel, ormolu frame;
reputedly signed, inscribed and dated verso: Queen Victoria. London July 1840. Painted by Henry Pierce Bone, Enamel Painter to The Queen, The Queen Dowager H.R.H. the Duchess of Kent. From the original By W.C Roys A.R.A., the frame engraved verso: Given by H.R.H. Prince Albert / to / GE Anson / Octr 16: 1843
131 by 105 mm.

Condition Report:
In good condition.

"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."

Provenance:
Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha (1819-1861);

by whom presented to George Edward Anson (1812-1849);

with Sheldon Shapiro & Co., London