Emporium Auction - July 13, 2023
Thu, Jul 13, 2023 09:00AM EDT
Lot 91
Five Portrait Miniatures of Men and Women
Estimate: $400 - $600
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
(British/Continental, 19th century)
Lord Henry Bufton, verso inscribed with title, watercolor on ivory, sight, 1-3/4 x 1-3/4 in.; Mr. Gibbs, verso inscribed "Mr. Gibbs President to (?) 19 July 1823", watercolor on paper, sight, 3 x 2-3/8 in.; Lady Facing Left, sticker verso with date "1880", watercolor on ivory, sight, 2-1/4 x 1-7/8 in.; Lady Facing Forward, watercolor on ivory, sight, 2-1/4 x 1-3/4 in.; Lady Facing Left, watercolor on ivory, sight, 3-3/8 x 3 in.; each in period frame, largest, 6 x 5 in.
Note: ◉This lot contains animal or plant material that may be restricted under federal, state and/or local law. Prospective bidders should check all applicable government wildlife restrictions prior to placing a bid. The buyer is solely responsible for obtaining any necessary licenses or permits from federal, state and/or local authorities applicable to their purchase or transport of the object. Please note that bidders in New Jersey may not bid on any lots containing elephant ivory, mammoth ivory, or rhinoceros horn.
Condition
slight losses and wear to paint, surface dust/accretion, frames with wear and losses consistent with age
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Private Charleston Collection
