Lot 176
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PAIR OF CHARLES II NEEDLEWORK CASKET PANELS, THIRD QUARTER 17TH CENTURY

Estimate
7,000 - 9,000 USD
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Description

  • wood, canvas, linen, wool, and silk
  • With frame 8 1/4 in.; 8 in. by 10 1/2 in.; 10 3/4 in.
Worked in tent, rococo and other stitches, with a previous Sotheby Parke-Bernet label inscribed lot 63, in later simulated tortoiseshell frames.

Provenance

Sotheby's, New York, October 18, 2006, lot 140.

Condition

Please note that these needleworks have not been examined out of frame. Colors are generally well retained. Dark browns have oxidized to expose the foundation beneath, most extensively to the one of the couple. Some small losses at edges. Frames with small chips and age cracks.
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.