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A PAIR OF ITALIAN SILK NEEDLEWORK AND PAINTED PAPER PANELS LAST QUARTER 18TH CENTURY
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- 13 1/2 in. by 17 in.
- 34.3 cm; 43.2 cm
The first depicting the finding of Moses in the bullrushes, and inscribed Dell' Egizio Tiranno a Die rubella / La figlia trae vago bambin dall'onde. / questi è Mose: che ad abitar le sponde / Guiderà del Giordan tutto Israelo.; the other depicting the angel delivering a message to Abraham and Sarah, and inscribed Mefsaggeri di Dio gl'Angeli santi / Promettono ad Abram future prole / Da fede, e cade a blor piedi auanti, in giltwood frames, one with paper label LÉON GRUEL / Relieur d'Art / Objets et Livres Anciens / 418 / Rue StHonoré / PARIS.
Provenance
Leon Gruel, Paris
Condition
Overall good condition, with minor fading to the needlework and to the painted paper, the giltwood frames with some chips and losses to the gilding and with some wear.
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.