Lot 346
- 346
A group of eight George III painted and silk-embroidered oval pictures of ladies late 18th century
Estimate
1,800 - 2,500 USD
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Description
- paint, silk, and wood
- height of largest frame 18 in.
- 45.7 cm
Together with an English wool embroidered picture of a fruit basket with a burr maple frame. 9 pieces.
Condition
frame 12 in. by 9 1/4 in. and frame 13 in. by 11 in. Overall fair condition. Needlework maintaining good color with slight yellowing to silk backgrounds. The needlework itself in good condition except for a pair of oval pictures depicting young ladies in the field, one of which has a dark brown stain to the center with small losses and tearing of silk background of upper left quadrant. The other with silk tearing to the upper section. Frames in fair condition with scattered chips and losses to the gilding.
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.