TWO MINIATURES BY JACQUES-FRANÇOIS JOSEPH SWEBACH-DESFONTAINES, CIRCA 1815
PROPERTY FROM THE COLLECTION OF LORD AND LADY FAIRHAVEN
TWO MINIATURES BY JACQUES-FRANÇOIS JOSEPH SWEBACH-DESFONTAINES, CIRCA 1815
both circular, painted en grisaille, one with two riders before a stable, on a prepared blue ground, gilt-metal frame; the other, signed with initials SW, depicting travellers, painted on buff-coloured paper, circular, set in a gilt-metal mounted tortoiseshell-lined burrwood snuff box; and a fixé sous verre miniature depicting Napoleon landing at Fréjus on 9 August 1799, after a painting by François Grénier de Saint-Martin, French School, 19th century, gilt-metal mount
9.3cm., 3¾in. wide; 9cm., 3½in. wide; 9.4cm., 3¾in. wide
Condition Report:
First and second generally good; third (fixe sous), paint perished along base, affecting the signature only a little.
"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."
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PROPERTY FROM THE COLLECTION OF LORD AND LADY FAIRHAVEN
TWO MINIATURES BY JACQUES-FRANÇOIS JOSEPH SWEBACH-DESFONTAINES, CIRCA 1815
both circular, painted en grisaille, one with two riders before a stable, on a prepared blue ground, gilt-metal frame; the other, signed with initials SW, depicting travellers, painted on buff-coloured paper, circular, set in a gilt-metal mounted tortoiseshell-lined burrwood snuff box; and a fixé sous verre miniature depicting Napoleon landing at Fréjus on 9 August 1799, after a painting by François Grénier de Saint-Martin, French School, 19th century, gilt-metal mount
9.3cm., 3¾in. wide; 9cm., 3½in. wide; 9.4cm., 3¾in. wide
Condition Report:
First and second generally good; third (fixe sous), paint perished along base, affecting the signature only a little.
"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."
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