- 169
England, 17th century
Estimate
1,200 - 1,800 GBP
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Description
- Pictorial Needlework
- polychrome silk tent stitch on canvas, with mica detail
- Framed approximately: 45 by 57cm., 18 by 22in. Textile visible: 32cm by 44cm., 13 by 17in.
- Worked circa third quarter 17th century.
depicting Solomon and the Queen of Sheba
Condition
Needlework faded overall. There are some losses in areas, for example to the tower in the far right corner there is a hole which was possibly filled with a small square of mica in the past to allude to a window. There is a small piece of mica in the building in the top left corner. There are some repairs in white stitches to this area of building. There is some tinting to the brown in areas. Some areas of canvas not worked. Small pieces of wood chip have slipped within the frame and are visible in areas in the lower left side of composition. Now mounted within a later glazed frame. Textile visible: 32cm. high, 44cm. wide.
Sotheby's, New York, 21 October 2003, lot 272
"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."