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A European part-metal thread needlework carpet, possibly Italy
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
- metal thread, wool, linen, cotton
- approximately 12ft. by 11ft. 8in. (3.65 by3.56m.)
inscribed with verses from Psalm 23: Quis ascendet in montem Domini? Ps. XXIII / Aut quis stabit in loco sancto ejus? Ps. XXIII / Innocens manibus et mundo corde Ps. XXIII / Qui non accepit in vano animam suam. Ps. XXIII and worked with nine different coats-of-arms including those of the Ralli and the Burgstaller von Bidischini of Trieste, the Tyrolean Fradel, the Wrede of Bavaria and the Austrian Reinelt families.
Provenance
Baroness Henriette von Kalinowski, sold Parke-Bernet Galleries, New York, January 13-14, 1950, lot 419
Parke-Bernet Galleries, New York, May 7, 1965, lot 204
Estate of Helen Rolo
Parke-Bernet Galleries, New York, May 7, 1965, lot 204
Estate of Helen Rolo
Condition
Some scattered restitched areas with the largest ones being one approx. 9in. by 5in. in one lobe of central medallion and an approx. 11in. by 7in. in filed nearby. Further smaller restitched areas. Leaf motif in central lobed medallion and in all but one roundels now oxidized and only faintly visible. Bound on all four sides. With new linen backing. some minor scattered spot stains. In good overall condition.
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.