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An Italian painted and embroidered silk needlework picture of two fashionable young ladies dated 1835, Elena Stefanni signed E.S. Fece L anno 1835
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
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Description
- Elena Stefanni signed E.S. Fece L anno 1835
- wood, silk
- height 10 1/2 in.; width 8 in.
- 26.7 cm; 20.3 cm
within a double giltwood frame.
Provenance
Possibly Mrs. E M Wheelwright, Beacon Street, Boston
sold Sotheby's, London, November 26, 2003, lot 164
sold Sotheby's, London, November 26, 2003, lot 164
Condition
Very good condition with some occasional marks and stains particularly to the reverse; some of the applied lettering to the doily has discolored and lost the gilding, but the rest of the gilding to the reverse is in good condition. The frame around the reverse has cracks and has some losses to the paper decoration; the front frame has losses to the gilding; not examined out of frame.
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.