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Four pairs of caramel cut and voided velvet curtains, with pelmets last quarter 20th century
Estimate
2,500 - 4,000 GBP
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Description
- velvet
- each curtain approximately 360cm. high, 107cm. wide; 11ft. 10in., 3ft. 6in.
woven with bold scrolling bands with large flowers, applied on three sides with red, blue and yellow fringed braid (8)
Condition
Each curtain lined and interlined. Pleated across the top. Cords with which to open and close each pair. Each curtain applied on inner and lower edge with red, blue and yellow fringed braid. In good overall condition.
Swag curtains are attached to wooden battens, 153cm. wide, 17cm. deep. (5ft., 6in.)
There are four separate pelmets with matching velvet swag applied with matching fringe along the lower edge. Swag with 120cm. drop (3ft. 11in.)
The width filled by the curtain (attached to the batten) within the window on the batten is approximately 163cm. wide (5ft. 4in.). The material extending out beyond the battens.
Curtains attach to hooks on a curtain rail fixed to the wooden batten. Meaurements of each curtain vary in height, between 357cm. high (11ft. 8in) and 360cm. high, 11ft. 9in.). The width of each curtain across the top section varies between 104cm. wide (3ft. 5in.) and 107cm. wide (3ft. 6in.) across the top section (pleated). The width of each curtain completely flat is approximately 172cm. wide (5ft. 7in.) along the bottom, and each curtain approximately 80cm. when hanging folded closed.
"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."