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A pair of George III painted and embroidered silk needlework pictures of a mother and son circa 1800
Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 USD
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Description
- silk, wood
- oval height 9 in.; width 6 in.
- 22.9 cm; 15.2 cm
within verre églomisé and giltwood frames.
Provenance
Arthur Ackerman & Sons, New York
Witney Antiques, Oxfordshire, December 8, 2001
Witney Antiques, Oxfordshire, December 8, 2001
Condition
Good condition with some wear and fading to painted faces with one needlework with more extensive fading than the other; frame with rubbing and scratches to gilding; not examined out of frame.
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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.