- 1208
A Queen Anne Needlework carpet, England
Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 USD
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Description
- approximately 7 ft. 8 in. by 11 ft. 7 in. 2.34 m by 3.53 m
the field with an urn issuing flowering foliage on a medium yellow ground, within a narrow border with scrolling acanthus.
Provenance
HRH Quenn Maria of Romania (1875-1938)
HRH Princess Olga of Yugoslavia (1903-1997)
Collection of Hubert de Givenchy
Condition
Fabric backed. With scattered losses to needlepoint, some due to oxidation. Scattered restorations with the larges restored area in lower right corner of field. Further scattered old restorations, some now with losses, fraying and pulling. some areas with new restoration over remnants of old wool. Scattered minor spot stains. In good 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.
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.