- 1196
A pair of gold and cerise damask curtains
Estimate
250 - 350 GBP
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Description
- woven silk
- One curtain: 438cm. high, 165cm. wide along bottom, 89cm. wide gathered across the top; 14ft.4in., 5ft.4in., 2ft.10in.; Other curtain: 436cm. high, 170cm. wide along bottom, 89cm. wide gathered across the top;14ft.3in., 5ft.6in., 2ft.10in.
woven with repeat pattern of cross-section of artichoke type flower within cross-hatching of husked stems (2)
Condition
One Curtain: Damaged along two vertical fold lines at left of panel and along the right edge, visible as yellow discoloured and lacking design warp threads. Lined with mustard cotton (also discoloured, dirty, split and with moth holes. Hoops across the top for hanging. Braid attached to three sides.
Other curtain:
Damaged along several vertical fold lines to left of panel and along the right edge, visible as yellow discoloured and lacking design warp threads. Lined with mustard cotton (also discoloured, dirty, split and with moth holes. Hoops across the top for hanging. Braid attached to three sides.
"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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."