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A set of four canary yellow silk damask blinds last quarter 20th century
Estimate
2,000 - 4,000 GBP
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Description
- silk
- approximately 360cm. high, 172cm. wide; 11ft. 10in., 5ft. 7in.
woven with repeat pattern of exuberant floral motifs, applied with scalloped red and yellow edging (4)
Condition
Attached to wooden battens across the top, and fixed with cords for pulling up resulting in ruching along lower edge. Each blind with cream lining.
Slight variation in width of each material panel across the top and each batten.
Varying from 172cm. wide material (163cm. wide batten);
162cm. wide material (153cm. wide batten);
and approximately 158cm. wide material (151cm. wide batten);
and approximately 146cm. wide material (140cm. wide batten).
One blind with a horizontal split near the bottom of the panel, revealing the light coloured lining. Needs attention. (This is the blind which is 162cm. across the top, with batten width 153cm.)
Otherwise all in good overall condition.
"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."