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A group of textile panels and blinds, European, 20th century
Estimate
3,500 - 5,500 GBP
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Description
- woven textile
comprising of an embroidered and applique olive silk armorial panel on supports off the ground (fire-grate cover); approximately 24cm high, 112cm wide, 114cm deep) (illustrated); two olive green applique figurehead armorial panels (289 by 200cm and 297 by 246cm), a single gold strapwork applique edged plain olive green taffeta silk panel (approximately 252 by 242cm ), and a group of five caramel coloured plain silk Venetian blinds (one 250 by 130, one 342 by 125cm, three 250 by 120cm), with five matching swags and seven loose rosettes; together with a South Netherlandish or Spanish embossed leather panel. third quarter 18th ncetury (125cm by 125.5cm)
(qty 22)
(qty 22)
Literature
Vincenti Montanaro, C and Benzi, F, Palaces of Rome, Rizzoli, New York, 1997, Palaces of the Renaissance, Palazzo Sacchetti, pp.112-122, pp.116 & 118, illustrates the group of five Venetian blinds in situ in the Galleria
Schütze, S., Palazzo Sacchetti, De Luca Editori d’Arte, Roma, 2003, pg.103, illustrates one of the figurehead armorial panels in situ in the Stanza delle Stagioni, and pg.123, illustrates the five Venetian blinds in situ in the Galleria
Schütze, S., Palazzo Sacchetti, De Luca Editori d’Arte, Roma, 2003, pg.103, illustrates one of the figurehead armorial panels in situ in the Stanza delle Stagioni, and pg.123, illustrates the five Venetian blinds in situ in the Galleria
Condition
Would benefit from a clean.
comprising of an embroidered and applique olive silk panel on supports off the ground (low table form) (24cm high, 112cm wide, 114cm deep)– some losses to silk on the edges, showing support underneath (illustrated),
two olive green applique figurehead armorial panels (289 by 200cm and 297 by 246cm), one with attached tasselled tie back;
and a single gold strapwork applique edged plain olive green taffeta silk panel (approximately 252 by 242cm ), linen backing, some splits and water stains;
and a group of caramel coloured plain silk Venetian blinds (one 250 by 130, one 342 by 125cm, three 250 by 120cm), not lined, with matching swags and seven loose rosettes)
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."