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William Morris (1834 - 1896) for Morris & Co.
Estimate
5,000 - 8,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Two 'Peacock and Dragon' Curtain Panels
- 320cm. by 162cm.; 320cm. by 131cm.;
- 10ft 6in., 5ft 3¾in.; 10ft 6in., 4ft 3½in.
hand-loomed jacquard wool, in blue, salmon, rust and green
Condition
One panel with one raw edge on the right side facing. The other with two raw edges. The former, the wider panel, with minor staining and a number of small holes and pulls to fabric. Lower edge worn. Colour is bright, the contrast on the narrower panel is not so strong. This panel has more wear, particularly to a strip on the right side around half-height. Two quite large holes to bottom right corner. Catalogue illustration is true to colours.
"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."
Catalogue Note
The pattern, designed in 1878, was made first at Queen Square and then at Merton Abbey (Linda Parry, William Morris Textiles, London, 1983, p. 152, no. 30).