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An English wool and silk needlework picture depicting a shepherdess dated 1726
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description
- wood, silk
- frame 17 1/2 in. by 24 1/4 in.
- 44.5 cm; 61.6 cm
signed MS 1726. The reverse with an inked inscription inscribed This work was done by one of Aunt Ann Henshaw's (MotherinLaw ?) Ancestors M.S. 1726 / To be given to her great great-niece - Anne Henshaw Grabble 236 Claremont Bradford Fork... / 1931? Address from... 6 Melbourne Place Horl...Lane Bradford...
Provenance
Witney Antiques, Witney, Oxfordshire
Condition
Overall good condition; the threads retaining bright and vibrant colors; the upper left quadrant with two small holes the left edge; bottom left quadrant with some very minor losses to bottom edge; upper right quadrant with small section of working-in approximately 1 inch by 1 inch; bottom right quadrant with minor losses to threads of edges; the frame in good restored condition with inpainting and staining minor scratches and wear.
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.