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AN ENGLISH OR FRENCH FLAME-STITCH WOOL CUSHION COVER, LATE 17TH CENTURY |
Estimate
800 - 1,200 USD
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Description
- Height 34 in. by Width 24 in.; 86.4 by 61 cm.
Provenance
Cora Ginsburg, New York, May 1983;
Vogel Collection no. 584.1.
Vogel Collection no. 584.1.
Condition
Typical scattered losses and pulls throughout consistent with age and use. Rare colour palette still very fresh.
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 colors chosen for the pattern are exceptional. The dye color pink was especially rare and costly and seldom used for domestic purposes. The overall pattern is also unusually vigorous and complex.