- 110
English, 19th Century
Estimate
300 - 400 GBP
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Description
- A needlework floral still life
- wool and silk highlights
- overall: 98.5 by 98cm., 38¾ by 38½in.
Victorian, circa 1880
coloured wools with silk highlights, velvet, gesso
in a black gesso frame with red velvet marginal borders
coloured wools with silk highlights, velvet, gesso
in a black gesso frame with red velvet marginal borders
Condition
Very decorative. Frame with chips and losses. Velvet borders with pile worn down to foundation in areas.Needlework flowers worked in tent stitch in polychrome wools with silk highlights, on a canvas ground which is not worked. There is some discolouration to this unworked canvas ground, for example see the lower edge.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."