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A near pair of English silk needlework pictures depicting views of Strawberry Hill within contemporary giltwood and verre églomisé frames by Thomas Merle circa 1800
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
- wood, silk
- taller frame 10 in. by 13 1/2 in.
- 25.4 cm; 34.3 cm
the reverse of one frame with an inked inscription Miss Sheckell / 12 Grove St. and with the original printed paper label inscribed THOMAS MERLE / Succefsor to the late Mr Overlove / Picture Frame Maker, Carver, Gilder & Printfeller / at the Golden Key No 36 Seadenhall Street / London / Makes & Sells all Sorts of Picture Frames; Carves & Gilds Looking / Glafs Frames & Girandoles in the newest Taste & at the most / reasonable Prices. Landscapes & Sea Pieces most neatly Painted / Pictures carefully cleaned lined & mended / Old Frames new Gilt on the shortest / Notice. / Moldings of different Patterns & Lengths for the conveniency of Exportation.
Provenance
Property of the Hon. Clive and Anne Gibson removed from Monmouth House, Hyde Park Gate
Sold Sotheby's, London, September 15, 2000, lot 284
Condition
Overall very good condition; blue pigment to silk background with slight fading; threads retaining vibrant colors with minor fading; silk pictures in very good condition; the frames in good condition with small chips and wear to gilding and with some inpainting.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
The present silk needlework pictures are incorrectly inscribed 'The Seat of the Hon. Horsace Walsh, Twickenahm. Worked by Mrs. Sheckell, 12 Grove St, Twickenahm'. Each picture depicts a view of Strawberry Hill, Middlesex, the celebrated Gothic villa built for Horace Walpole.