Lot 155
  • 155

A group of yellow damask curtains, European, 20th century

Estimate
1,200 - 1,800 GBP
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Description

  • woven textile
comprising of four yellow damask curtains with fringing along lower edge (approximately 380cm high by 147cm wide), with two matching damask shaped pelmets edged with fringing (approximately 130 by 230cm), and four plain yellow light weight curtains (approximately 380 by 95cm)
(qty 10)

Literature

Schütze, S., Palazzo Sacchetti, De Luca Editori d’Arte, Roma, 2003, pg.138, illustrates one of the cerise damask applique armorial panels in situ in the Stanza di Romolo

Condition

Overall good condition (would benefit from a clean) comprising of four yellow damask curtains (approximately 380cm high by 147cm wide across the top and 174cm wide when straight along the lower edge), two matching damask shaped pelmets (approximately 130 by 230cm), and four plain yellow light weight curtains (approximately 380 by 95cm gathered across the top, 200cm wide when straight across lower edge), weighted internally along the lower edge; some stains (qty 10) 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.
For a settee covered with the same material see lot 146