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A group of pale blue foliate velvet curtains, European, 20th century
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- woven textile
comprising of four pale blue foliate velvet curtains (approximately 425cm high by 110cm wide), with two matching gathered swags (approximately 110 by 235cm), with four crescent shaped matching tie-backs, together with two green silk Venetian blinds on curved metal rods (approximately 434 by 156cm)
(qty 12)
(qty 12)
Literature
Schütze, S., Palazzo Sacchetti, De Luca Editori d’Arte, Roma, 2003, pg.188, illustrates one of the pairs of curtains and one green blind in situ on the piano nobile
Condition
comprising of four pale blue foliate velvet curtains (approximately 425cm high, 110cm gathered across the top, 184cm when straight across the lower edge), heavy weight curtains, with hooks across the top, with some minor fading on the inside edge, with grey beige lining;
with two matching gathered swags (approximately 110 by 235cm, gathering to 60cm high in centre);
with four crescent shaped matching tie-backs;
together with two green silk Venetian blinds on curved metal rods (approximately 434 by 156cm), faded colour in strips on the reverse.
(qty 14)
overall good condition
Please ask the department if you would like extra images of the various pieces.
"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."
Catalogue Note
The curtain arrangement within the interior was designed by Federico Forquet