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A RARE AND IMPORTANT ENGLISH BAND SAMPLER, SECOND QUARTER 17TH CENTURY |
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description
- Height with frame 39 1/2 in. by Width 13 3/4 in.; 100.3 by 34.9 cm.
worked in tent, rice, buttonhole filling, chain, and other stitches on a linen ground; with spangles, metal thread, and seed pearls; depicting various fruits and foliage, three noble women, boxers and animals.
Condition
In good overall condition. Very scattered losses, slight fading and oxidation to metallic threads and discolouration to canvas, but colours still fresh. Not examined out of frame, with losses and oxidation to gilt and ebonized surface.
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.