Lot 154
  • 154

A group of yellow damask curtains for a `baldacchino', European, 20th century

Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description

  • woven textile
comprising of a group of yellow damask hangings for a ‘baldacchino’, including a pair of curtains with inner tasselled fringing (approximately 350cm high, 66cm wide), a large panel (353cm high, 205cm wide) with rectangular niche section removed along centre of lower edge, a matching double sided damask panel (approximately 46cm high, 346cm wide), and two matching crescent shaped tie backs, together with four plain yellow light weight curtains (approximately 360 by 86cm)
(qty 10)

Condition

comprising of a group of yellow damask hangings for a 'baldacchino', including a pair of curtains with inner tasselled fringing (approximately 350cm high, 66cm wide gathered across the top), not lined; a large panel (353cm high, 205cm wide) with rectangular niche section removed along centre of lower edge (panel 260cm high to top of rectangular niche), lined; a matching double sided damask panel (approximately 46cm high, 346cm wide), and two matching crescent shaped tie backs, together with four plain yellow light weight curtains (approximately 360 by 86cm gathered across the top), Good overall 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."

Catalogue Note

The curtain arrangement within the interior was designed by Federico Forquet