26th Sep, 2024 11:30
Grand Interiors | Furniture & Works of Art from the 18th-20th Centuries
DERVAL (FRENCH, ACTIVE LATE 19TH CENTURY), PORTRAIT MINIATURE OF NAPOLEON
WATERCOLOUR ON IVORY
signed, in gilt brass Neoclassical frame, decorated with Napoleonic motifs
This lot contains elephant ivory material. Several countries, including in the EU and USA, prohibit the importation of ivory items unless under specific conditions. Prospective buyers should familiarise themselves with the relevant customs regulations of their country and ensure they are able to import this item prior to bidding.
Ivory Act 2018 (2022) compliant with APHA registration reference 6P3ZR722.
image size 8cm diameter, the frame 21cm high
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Sold for £220
Estimated at £80 - £120
Condition Report
Portrait itself appears good. The glass will require a thorough clean. Fraying to fabric border of frame. Further wear to frame as per use and age.
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