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A large group of bound 'Bernheimer' textile swatch book archives, late 19th through to 1960's
Estimate
2,000 - 4,000 GBP
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Description
- textile swatch fragments, ind. metal-thread, lace, in bound paper books
- various sizes, most approximately 42cm. high, 33cm. wide. 6cm. deep, some smaller, some larger
a collection of bound volumes of swatch books, including printed textiles, wool, velvet, cotton, satin, brocades, damasks, silks, and other materials, with volumes of passementerie (including lace and metal braid), and together with a small green embroidered textile binder, worked with a vase of flowers and L.Bernheimer Muenchen on the front, and ribbon handle, bound with brocade samples, inspired by antique textiles and tapestries
(31)
(31)
Condition
The volumes individually labelled on the outside with the archive reference. Some pages not filled. Some with more annotations than others within. Some binders need attention.
Labelled as follows:-
Woll Pasamenter, September 1919;
Album 12914 - Silks;
55 600 - 56 199;
25 001, Satin, Tutle;
Spitzer (Laces);
31 001 - Seide Uni..., August 1919;
6 000 - 6599, with Damask & brocade swatches;
01 bis 099 30 000 bis 30 500;
Wollstoffe uni No.029001, not dated, only 2 pages with fragments;
1 000 1 600, not dated;
1 601 - 2 200;
Another volume 1 601 - 2 200;
B.B., not dated;
2 201 - 2 800, not dated;
2 801 - 2 999, 4 000 - 4 399;
4 400 - 4 999;
30 000 - 30 955, Musterbuch;
1 513 - 2 520, needs binding, very loose;
14 001 - 16268, Grey binding;
Small green embroidered binder, with brocade samples.
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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."