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An Ottoman silk and metal-thread embroidered towel,
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 USD
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Description
- An Ottoman silk and metal-thread embroidered towel
- approximately 3ft. 7in. by 6ft. 6in. (1.09 by 1.98m.)
Provenance
Sotheby's London, 17 October 1997, lot 154
Condition
Very fine linen gauze ground embroidered with silk and silver (now oxidized) wrapped threads. Embroidery intact with stains, tears, holes and repaired holes in the ground. Large tear is in the middle right blossom. Very delicate and fragile.
Mounted. Will enhance with careful cleaning and restoration.
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.