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JAMES II NEEDLEWORK PICTURE, CIRCA 1685
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
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Description
- silk, linen, wool, and parcel-gilt wood
- With frame 14 1/2 in. by 12 1/4 in.
Seemingly depicting King James II and Queen Mary of Modena with symbols of the Union including the fleur-de-lys of France, the Harp of Ireland, the Thistle of Scotland and the Tudor Rose of England, with the cypher IR for 'Iacobus Rex' above his crown, worked in cross, tent and other stitches, in a later parcel-gilt and ebonized frame.
Provenance
Ginsburg and Levy, New York;
Kay and Richard Barrett;
Christie's, New York, The Collection of Kay and Richard Barrett, June 17, 1997, sale 8704, lot 212.
Kay and Richard Barrett;
Christie's, New York, The Collection of Kay and Richard Barrett, June 17, 1997, sale 8704, lot 212.
Condition
Please note that this needlepoint has not been examined out of frame. Frame has some rubbing and wear to ebonized decoration and gilding. Some dark browns have oxidized to reveal foundation beneath. Blues and reds are still generally strong. Some losses to stitched decoration with the French knots to his cloak slightly coming undone.
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.