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NEEDLEWORK MIRROR, LATE 17TH/EARLY 18TH CENTURY
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
- mirror glass, wood, silk, wool, and linen
- Height 23 1/4 in. by Width 23 1/4 in.
Worked in satin, long and short, outline and other stitches.
Provenance
Cora Ginsburg, New York;
W. Ted Gossett, Washington, D.C.;
Brunk Auction, Asheville, North Carolina, April 29, 2010, lot 53.
W. Ted Gossett, Washington, D.C.;
Brunk Auction, Asheville, North Carolina, April 29, 2010, lot 53.
Condition
Mirror with extensive losses to silvering and crystallization. Frame with extensive losses to decoration and old wood worm damage. Needlework in generally very good condition with many colors well retained. Some of the dark browns have oxidized. Some of the long satin stitches have breaks in their silk threads most prominently to the woman's dress on the right. Some minor losses to embroidery.
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.