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Rare Embroidered and Painted Silk "Print-Work" Mourning Picture: Sacred to the Memory of John Carpenter, Anonymous, Albany, New York area, circa 1806
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Height 20 in. by width 25 in.
Worked in silk, paint, and pencil on silk
Exhibited
American Needlework Treasures: Samplers and Silk Embroideries from the Collection of Betty Ring at the Museum of American Folk Art (p. 94, fig. 151)
Condition
Some discoloration; breaks in silk along the stretcher; some broken threads; frame and glass not original.
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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.