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Ann Tennant
Estimate
500 - 700 GBP
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Description
- Map of England and Wales
- embroidered, signed Ann Tennant and dated 1779
- linen, wool, worked in a variety of coloured silk threads and stitches
- visible panel 52 by 42cm., 20½ by 16½in.
later framed and glazed
Literature
Notley Abbey Inventory, April 1948, p. 8, the cloakroom, ‘An Antique needlework sampler Map of England in red painted frame glazed’ (The Vivien Leigh Archive, Victoria & Albert Museum, London, THM/433/6/1).
Condition
Textile visible measurements: 53cm high, 43cm wide;
Frame: 68cm high, 60cm wide.
Stable, panel is mounted over mounts and frayed edges visibe.Further fraying to edges, particlualry to right side proper. Colours fair. Decorative and of great charm.
"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."