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CHARLES II NEEDLEWORK CASKET, SECOND HALF 17TH CENTURY
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description
- Wood, paper, silk, wool, and linen
- Height 13 1/2 in. by Width 11 in. by Depth 8 in.
Depicting Rebecca at the well, Eleazer fetching Rebecca, Abraham's sacrifice of Isaac, Hagar and Ishmael being banished, Sarah with Isaac and Ishmael, worked in satin, outline, French knot and other stitches.
Provenance
Grace and Elliott Snyder Antiques, South Egremont, Massachusetts;
Joe Kindig Antiques, York, Pennsylvania.
Joe Kindig Antiques, York, Pennsylvania.
Exhibited
Joe Kindig Antiques, Philadelphia Antiques Show, 2007.
Condition
Some of the threads have broken especially when the floats are very long. Oxidation to some of the dark browns and blacks. Losses to some areas of needlework. Faces of the two figures on the doors are especially worn. Losses to the trim border; some replacements. Interior silk linings with stains and some tears and holes. Feet with some chips to gesso and losses to decoration. One foot with a restored break.
Casket underwent conservation in 2007.
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.