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A large late Victorian carved and poker-work oak glazed needlework firescreen late 19th century
Estimate
500 - 700 GBP
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Description
- needlework, oak
- 138cm. high, 84cm. wide, 45cm. deep; 4ft. 6½in., 2ft. 9in., 1ft. 5¾in.
the top rail centred by the Crewe crest surmounting a worked rectangular 17th century style needlework panel above a pokerwork panel with family armorial
Literature
West Horsley Place, Surrey, Inventory, 1938, Vol. 1, p.28 in the Book Room; A 2’9” oak Cheval Fire Screen with carved cresting and carved panel with coat of arms, glazed panel or floral needlework. £16.
Condition
Chips and losses to carved detail and old marks and scratches consistent with age and use. Silk Panel (57cm. by 75cm) in good order, a little faded.
"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."