Lot 43
  • 43

A group of five Verdure tapestry cushions, Northern Europe late 19th century and later

Estimate
400 - 600 GBP
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Description

  • woven wool and silk
  • various measurements
comprising of two small rectangular verdure landscape fragment cushions, late 19th century, one with tree trunks (47cm. by 29cm.) the other with a bird (33cm. by 44cm.), a square floral machine made cushion, with bouquet on pale blue ground (40cm. by 48cm), and a pair of large square machine made floral cushions (65cm. by 65cm) early 20th century and later (5)

Condition

two small rectangular cushions, one with tree trunks (47cm. by 29cm.) with plain brown backing, applied with twisted cord piping - fair condition; the other with a bird (33cm. by 44cm.) with plain brown backing, applied with twisted cord piping - distressed condition, loose threads; a square floral machine made cushion, with bouquet on pale blue ground (40cm. by 48cm), with grey plain velvet backing, applied with pom-pom braid edging - good overall condition; and a pair of large square machine made floral cushions (65cm. by 65cm); both with caramel coloured silk backing, and applied with two-tone red and brown fringed braid edging - in fair overall condition.
"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.
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