Lot 179
  • 179

AN ITALIAN EMBROIDERED AND RED CUT VELVET CHASUBLE FRONT WITH SCENES OF THE FLIGHT INTO EGYPT AND THE ANNUNCIATION TO THE SHEPHERDS LATE 15TH CENTURY

Estimate
1,200 - 1,500 USD
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Description

  • textile
  • length of first 40 in.
  • 101 cm
together with a small embroidered velvet panel. 2 pieces. 

Condition

Chasuble: Some wear and losses throughout. Some loose threads. Some restoration particularly to upper panel of orphrey. Velvet dry but beautiful. Velvet panel: Losses and wear. Open threads. Loose threads.
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.