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Delaware Beaded Bandolier Bag
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 USD
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Description
- cloth, glass beads
in the form of a square pouch overlaid with a triangular flap, and trifurcated shoulder strap, composed of dark blue wool trade cloth and red silk binding, finely thread sewn in numerous colors of glass seed beadwork and metallic bead accents, with an overall dense pattern of stylized foliate designs outlined in white, the strap terminals with panels of split rectangles in alternating colors; backed with cotton cloth.
Provenance
Pendleton Talbott (1829-1911), Bardstown, KY
By family descent to the present owner
By family descent to the present owner
Condition
The bag was professionally conserved and a full report is available in the department. Basically, no restoration was performed but an acid-free cloth backing was added to the strap to support the existing bag. Typical overall wear from age and use.
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.