- 19
Victoria, Queen
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Victoria, Queen
- A chemise and a pair of bloomers, thought to have belonged to Queen Victoria
- cotton
i) a pair of fine white cotton bloomers, waist approximately 54 inches, drawstring fastening, monogrammed on the waistband in white thread with initials "VR" below a crown, and with the number "36" just below
ii) a fine white cotton chemise, neckline to hemline approximately 32 inches, short cap-style sleeves, with lace frill at neck and sleeves, monogrammed below the right sleeve in the same manner as above, some spots of discolouration to cotton
ii) a fine white cotton chemise, neckline to hemline approximately 32 inches, short cap-style sleeves, with lace frill at neck and sleeves, monogrammed below the right sleeve in the same manner as above, some spots of discolouration to cotton
Provenance
[?] given to a lady in waiting in Victoria's household; thence by descent until recent years
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."