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Lot location
Lewes, East Sussex

Y Jacob Axel Gillberg (Swedish, 1769-1845)
Portrait miniature of an army officer
watercolour on ivory
wearing a red uniform coat, signed and dated 1795
7.3 x 6cm. CITES Submission reference 5V74WA8F

CITES is a multilateral treaty to protect endangered plants and animals. CITES is a multilateral treaty to protect endangered plants and animals.

***CONDITION REPORT***Some dirt, mostly on the inside of the glass, possibly a little faded especially the background, signed and dated at 4 o'clock, later slightly dirty and pitted gilt oval locket frame.

PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail. 
Gorringes - Miniatures & Silhouettes Online Only Sale - ending 16th June 17:00GMT
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Venue address
15 North Street
Lewes, East Sussex
BN7 2PD
United Kingdom
Gorringes - Miniatures & Silhouettes Online Only Sale - ending 16th June 17:00GMT

Auction dates
Starts: May 24, 2024 09:30 AM BST
Ends from: Jun 16, 2024 05:00 PM BST
Auction currency
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PACKING, DELIVERY & SHIPPING
Shipping can prove expensive so please ask us for a shipping quote before bidding. We aim to provide in-house packing where practical but high value and delicate items may well require a specialist. Overseas shipping is best provided by a
shipper in order to access appropriate insurance cover. We can recommend local carriers, UK domestic carriers and International shipping specialists. Please note that the export of ivory is highjly regulated. If you are bidding from
abroad please ensure that you are aware of any restrictions related to export.

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BIDDING
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Please note that the export of ivory is highly regulated. If you are bidding from abroad please ensure that you are aware of any restrictions related to export.