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A pair of cerise velvet, metal-thread and painted silk appliqué strips, probably Italian or Spanish, 18th century
Estimate
300 - 500 GBP
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Description
- wool, silk, pigment, applique and woven textile
- each approximately 266 by 24cm; 8ft. 9in., 10in.
each worked with foliate motifs and running repeat small leaf pattern border, with metal-thread outer edging
Provenance
Christie's, London, 2nd October 1996, lot 267
Condition
One panel: 266 by 24cm, the other 265 by 24cm.
Each panel backed with red silk floral damask (stained). Small old hoop in one corner of each.
Some splits in painted applique work, and some wear to velvet ground in areas. Decorative panels.
"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."