À propos du lot
n° 49
Titre : Embroidered Silk Altar Frontal Qing Dynasty, 19Th Century
Notes : Provenance: The collection of the late Mrs Aldyth Cadoux (1927-2015). Aldyth and Theo Cadoux moved to Gayfield Square, in Edinburgh's New Town, in 1955 when Theo was appointed to the Classics Department of the University of Edinburgh. Aldyth was an only child and her father, who had spent time in Serbia and had friends in Belgrade, was perhaps responsible for sparking an early interest in what was later to become Aldyth's passion for Slavic languages, travel and textiles. Mrs Cadoux was well known and welcomed by the staff of the Hermitage Museum, where she became lifelong friends with the museum director himself. Textiles were one of Aldyth's main interests in life - she was an accomplished embroiderer, with expertise in church embroidery and gold thread work. She had extensive knowledge of fabrics, especially ancient fabrics, which she developed during her annual trips to the Middle East. Here she would advise on the age and type of cloth that was extracted from the tombs in Egypt.Condition report : - Good overall appearance - Stains and very few loose threads - Small holes to the pink coloured silk backing Condition Disclaimer Under the Conditions of Sale applicable to the sale of the lot, buyers must satisfy themselves as to each and every aspect of the quality of the lot, including (without limitation) its authorship, attribution, condition, provenance, authenticity, age, suitability and origin. Lots are sold on an 'as is' basis but the actual condition of the lot may not be as good as indicated by its outward appearance. In particular parts may have been replaced or renewed and lots may not be authentic or of satisfactory quality. Any statement in relation to the lot is merely an expression of opinion of the seller or Lyon & Turnbull and should not be relied upon as an inducement to bid on the lot. Lots are available for inspection prior to the sale and you are strongly advised to examine any lot in which you are interested prior to the sale. Our condition report has not been prepared by a professional conservator, restorer or engineer.Lyon & Turnbull, Salle de vente
, St Neots, UK
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Titre de la vente : Fine Asian Works of Art
Date de la vente : 21/06/2016
🔓Accès libre sans carte bancaire.
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: Live Sale
