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William Morris (1834 - 1896) and the Leek Embroidery Society
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- A firescreen
- 111.5cm. high by 74.5cm. wide;
- 3ft 8in., 2ft 5¼in.
mahogany and embroidered velvet under glass, the vertical supports flanked by turned ball finials and terminating in arched feet, joined by a turned stretcher
Condition
An attractive screen in good overall condition. Old marks and scratches generally, particularly to feet. Toprail with repaired split as can be partly seen in the illustration. Leaves are of more soft brown tone than the illustration suggests. With silver thread highlights throughout. Some variation of the blue ground to the panel. Panel not examined out of frame. Elegant and ready for use and display.
"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 Leek Embroidery Society was founded in 1879 by Elizabeth Wardle, wife of (later Sir) Thomas Wardle, the textile printer who was a friend and collaborator of Morris. Leek Embroidery Society work was sold in the Morris & Co. shop in Oxford Street, and similar firescreens are illustrated in Morris & Co. catalogues.