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A Régence style carved walnut firescreen late 19th century
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- walnut, needlework
- 131cm. high, 100cm. wide; 4ft. 3½in., 3ft. 3¼in.
the shaped cresting centred by a 17th century fragment of needlework above a French tapestry panel, 18th century, on shaped legs
Literature
Emmie Avery Keddell, The Earl and Countess of Crewe at Home, The Pall Mall Magazine, July-December 1906, vol. 38., p.429 illustrated in the Red Drawing Room at Crewe House, London;
Crewe House, London, Inventory, 1913, Vol. I, p.291, in The Yellow Drawing Room; A carved walnut wood cheval Fire Screen in a frame of foliated scroll design with a panel of old French tapestry representing a "Boy and Girl on a Terrace" within a framework of scrolls and flowers, on 4 shaped feet. 4ft.3in. high.;
Photographed in the Red Drawing Room, Crewe House, London, circa 1937.
Crewe House, London, Inventory, 1913, Vol. I, p.291, in The Yellow Drawing Room; A carved walnut wood cheval Fire Screen in a frame of foliated scroll design with a panel of old French tapestry representing a "Boy and Girl on a Terrace" within a framework of scrolls and flowers, on 4 shaped feet. 4ft.3in. high.;
Photographed in the Red Drawing Room, Crewe House, London, circa 1937.
Condition
Needlework generally good. Although embroidered monogram faded and damaged. Old marks and scratches. Breaks to cresting. Signs of old worm.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."