Sidney Mawson for Alexander Morton & Co., 1849 - 1941

Please note that the curtains are not embroidered linen but woven chenille. The shorter pair with a turn-up of approximately 60cm each. Please note that the catalogue illustration is the smaller pair. Colours are brighter than suggested on the catalogue illustration. Smaller curtains have wear to lower edge, along approx. 12 cm. Some discoloration to backing material. Lining is probably recent but has strips of fading. One has water stains along bottom lining. The wider pair : One curtain similarly lined to the smaller pair, some wear to side and bottom edge. Some discoloration to the backing material. The other curtain has extensive wear to both long edges and the bottom edge and within the curtain itself, with losses and tears to two vertical strips, within the right half. Lining is faded, torn and with several stains to the bottom 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."

A similar pair of curtains, made for Morton's own house in Scotland, is in the collection of Gawthorpe Hall, Lancashire, National Trust, inventory number 421886.