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A fine English silk and metal-thread needlework picture depicting Charles II and Catherine of Braganza circa 1665
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description
- tortoiseshell, wood, silk
- frame 16 1/2 in. by 19 1/4 in.
- 41.9 cm; 49 cm
with a late 19th century baroque style ebonized and tortoiseshell frame.
Provenance
Witney Antiques, Witney, Oxfordshire
Condition
Not examined out of frame; overall very good condition; the needlework retaining its vibrant colors especially the reds and blues; the border with small losses to embroidery; hole approximately 1/4 inch in diameter to the center of the picture above the figure of William III and next to the sun.
The frame in good condition; with some touching in to the ebonized surface and with some scratches; slight lifting to the tortoiseshell veneer in places with some repairs.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.