- 1358
A Napoleon III Style Carpet, Possibly English or Belgian
Estimate
5,000 - 10,000 GBP
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Description
- wool pile
- approximately 1900 by 1000cm; 62ft. 4in., 32ft. 8in.
woven with a central cream medallion on a rose and crimson trellis within broad flower-swagged borders
Provenance
Commissioned for the State Dining Room in the mid 20th Century, illustrated in situ opposite
Literature
The Duchess of Devonshire, The House - A Portrait of Chatsworth, London, 1982, p.180
John Comforth, 'Chatsworth, Derbyshire' - VII, Country Life, 1 August 1968, pp. 280-284, fig. 3, illustrated in situ in Wyatville's Dining Room
The Duchess of Devonshire, Chatsworth - The House, London, 2002, p.123
Condition
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.
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."