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FINE SILK PAINTED MOURNING PICTURE: TO WASHINGTON, S. FOLWELL, PHILADELPHIA, DATED 1799
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
- silk
- 16 in. by 20 1/4 in.
Signed S. Folwell / Philada Pinxt.
Provenance
Descended in the family of Samuel Folwell;
Estate of Genevieve C. Cobb;
First National Bank of Princeton, New Jersey.
Estate of Genevieve C. Cobb;
First National Bank of Princeton, New Jersey.
Exhibited
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, The Philadelphia Museum of Art, Federal Philadelphia, July-September, 1987.
Literature
Anita Schorsch, "A Key to the Kingdom," Winterthur Portfolio, 14, No. 1 (Spring, 1979), p. 41.
Condition
In good condition overall. Losses and abrasions to the painted surface, particularly in the central scene. Darkening of the silk satin overall, commensurate with age.
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.