A FRENCH PAINTING ON IVORY OF THE CORONATION OF EMPRESS JOSEPHINE
Lot 431

A FRENCH PAINTING ON IVORY OF THE CORONATION OF EMPRESS JOSEPHINE

LAST QUARTER 19TH CENTURY

Closed18 November 2014

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GBP 2,250

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A FRENCH PAINTING ON IVORY OF THE CORONATION OF EMPRESS JOSEPHINE
LAST QUARTER 19TH CENTURY
The panel with signature 'Sourain', in a gilt-bronze and velvet frame with crown and oak leaf cresting, with presentation plaque to the frame inscribed 'Sacre de Napoleon 1er et couronnement de l'emperatrice Josephine' , with an easel back support
14 ¼ in. x 15 ¼ in. (36 x 39 cm.) overall

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IMPORTANT NOTICE ON LOTS CONTAINING IVORY:
The USA has recently changed its policy on the import of property containing elephant ivory. Only Asian Elephant ivory may be imported into the USA, and imports must be accompanied by DNA analysis and confirmation the object is more than 100 years old. Buyers will be responsible for the costs of obtaining any DNA analysis or other report required in connection with their proposed import into the USA. A buyer’s inability to export or import a lot is not a basis for cancelling their purchase.