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CHARLES II NEEDLEWORK CASKET, SECOND HALF 17TH CENTURY
Estimate
8,000 - 10,000 USD
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Description
- giltwood, silk, wool, linen, velvet, (and glass)
- Height 15 1/2 in. by Width 11 1/2 in. by Depth 9 in.
Depicting a lady and a courtier with hunt and pastoral scenes, worked in satin, outline and other stitches.
Provenance
Stephen & Carol Huber, East Lyme, Connecticut.
Condition
Needlework has experienced some wear and losses, mostly to the top, edges, and right door, while the sides have few losses. The back also has some breaks to the silk threads. Colors have slightly faded. Interior drawers and lined in blue silk with some tears, spots stains, and small losses. Drawer fronts and inside of cupboard doors and covered in green velvet, some losses to velvet and trim.
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.
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.