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CREWEL EMBROIDERED BEDHANGINGS, PROBABLY NEW ENGLAND, 18TH CENTURY
Estimate
5,500 - 7,500 USD
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Description
- textile
- Length of pair of side panels 73 1/2 in. by 30 in; side valance 65 in.; pair of long valances 83 in.
Together with a framed crewel embroidered panel, 18th century. 2 pieces.
Provenance
The first: Sotheby Parke Bernet Inc., New York, The Garbisch Collection: Property of the Estate of Bernice Chrysler Garbisch IV, at Pokety Farms, May 23-25, 1980.
The second: O. Rundle Gilbert, Waitsfield, New York.
The second: O. Rundle Gilbert, Waitsfield, New York.
Condition
A. Various campaigns of restoration. Losses that have been stabilized with netting and stitches. Some discoloration and fading. B. Wear and fading.
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.