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Fine Furniture, Sculpture, Carpets, Ceramics and Works of Art - Day 1

Dreweatts

Donnington Priory

Newbury, Berkshire

RG14 2JE

United Kingdom

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Day 1: Wednesday 29 March (Auction No: 14485): Lots 1 - 416.
Day 2: Thursday 30 March (Auction No: 14556): Lots 420 - 721. Click here to view Day 2.

Mar 29, 2023 10:30 AM BST

Mar 24, 2023 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM GMT

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Mar 26, 2023 10:00 AM - 03:00 PM BST

Mar 27, 2023 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM BST

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Mar 29, 2023 08:30 AM - 04:00 PM BST

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TWO FRAMED COURTLY SCENE NEEDLEWORKS, LATE 16TH/EARLY 17TH CENTURY

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TWO FRAMED COURTLY SCENE NEEDLEWORKS LATE 16TH/EARLY 17TH CENTURY Both fragments, now on canvas ground, modern framed and glazed, the first with scene of pastoral love, figures within garden setting, the second with noble woman with attendants, pet bird on her wrist both panels 54.5 x 66cm, the frames 73.5 x 85cm and 72 x 87cm Provenance: Private Collection, Hampshire Condition Report: Wear, marks, knocks edge/gilt losses and scratches to frames as per age, handling, use, and cleaning. The needleworks both fragments- so with trimmed/tidied edges, colour muting- both unexamined out of glass but visible signs of old spot repairs and restitching. Small areas of loss and rubbing Please see additional images for visual references to condition which form part of this condition report. All lots are available for inspection and Condition Reports are available on request. However, all lots are of an age and type which means that they may not be in perfect condition and should be viewed by prospective bidders; please refer to Condition 6 of the Conditions of Business for Buyers. This is particularly true for garden related items. We must advise you that we are not professional restorers or conservators and we do not provide any guarantee or warranty as to a lot's condition. Accordingly, it is recommended that prospective buyers inspect lots or have their advisors do so, and satisfy themselves as to condition and accuracy of description All lots are offered for sale "as viewed" and subject to the applicable Conditions of Business for Buyer's condition, which are set out in the sale catalogue and are available on request. Buyers are reminded that liability for loss and damage transfers to the buyer from the fall of the hammer. Whilst the majority of lots will remain in their location until collected, we can accept no responsibility for any damage which may occur, even in the event of Dreweatts staff assisting carriers during collection. Condition Report Disclaimer

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Auction date(s): Mar 29

Lot location: Newbury, Berkshire

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A FINELY EMBROIDERED MUGHAL SUMMER CARPET OR FLOOR SPREAD, INDIAN, 18TH/19TH CENTURY

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5,500 GBP

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5,500 GBP

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6,000 - 9,000 GBP

A FINELY EMBROIDERED MUGHAL SUMMER CARPET OR FLOOR SPREAD INDIAN, 18TH/19TH CENTURY The cotton ground richly decorated in the asymmetric "bizarre silk" manner with tamboured coloured silks with exotic birds, monkeys, butterflies and animals - possibly pangolin - amidst delicate flowering vines bearing a variety of blooms, handwritten label to reverse "Col S R Clarke. Borde Hill. Haywards Heath. Sussex" approximately 252 x 222cm Provenance: Colonel Stephenson Robert Clarke (1862-1948), Borde Hill House, West Sussex The 17 th century physician and traveller Francois Bernier recounts in his book "Travels In The Mogul Empire AD 1656-1668" (published 1891) that in the "good" houses of the Omrahs (the highest ranking official in the Indian Muslim courts) the floors were covered with "a cotton mattress four inches in thickness, over which a fine white cloth is spread during the summer, and a silk carpet in the winter." Summer cloths (spreads/carpets) were typically decorated in symmetrical designs, with repeating floral patterns- often centred on a medallion with matching spandrels and large borders. The effect would be of a formalised flower garden- for the guests and visitors inside. Rarer examples, such as this lot, display a more asymmetric, meandering design- characteristic of the European taste for "Bizarre Silk" from the late 17 th /early 18 th century period. The term "Bizarre Silk" was first coined by Vilhelm Slomann in his book "Bizarre Designs in Silks" (1953). In it he postulated that the form was derived from India- an idea subsequently refuted. In this case the very opposite transfer of design inspiration seems to have taken place. Colonel Stephenson R. Clarke, purchased Borde Hill in 1893 after travels to New Zealand and service with the Royal Sussex Light Infantry in South Africa. A keen naturalist and horticulturist he sponsored expeditions by plant and tree collectors across the world. They returned with rare specimens brought back from their travels in the Himalayas, China, Burma, Tasmania and the Andes- many of which he planted in his own gardens. For a related 'Summer carpet' see Woolley & Wallis, Salisbury, 6th October 2022, lot 371. Condition Report: Rebacked with quilted backing, re-edged. Composed of vertical and horizontal panels which look to have originally come from a larger overall piece- - the reassembly of the panels leading to breaks, inconsistencies and distortions to the overall design. Old repairs throughout to holes, separation and fraying. Fading and discolouration and with creasing throughout General wear and likely to benefit from further remedial work to holes, loose threads and raised areas Please see additional images for visual references to condition which form part of this condition report. All lots are available for inspection and Condition Reports are available on request. However, all lots are of an age and type which means that they may not be in perfect condition and should be viewed by prospective bidders; please refer to Condition 6 of the Conditions of Business for Buyers. This is particularly true for garden related items. We must advise you that we are not professional restorers or conservators and we do not provide any guarantee or warranty as to a lot's condition. Accordingly, it is recommended that prospective buyers inspect lots or have their advisors do so, and satisfy themselves as to condition and accuracy of description All lots are offered for sale "as viewed" and subject to the applicable Conditions of Business for Buyer's condition, which are set out in the sale catalogue and are available on request. Buyers are reminded that liability for loss and damage transfers to the buyer from the fall of the hammer. Whilst the majority of lots will remain in their location until collected, we can accept no responsibility for any damage which may occur, even in the event of Dreweatts staff assisting carriers during collection. Condition Report Disclaimer

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Auction date(s): Mar 29

Lot location: Newbury, Berkshire

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AN INDIAN FLORAL AND PARROT WOVEN TABLE COVER, 19TH CENTURY

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500 - 800 GBP

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Auction date(s): Mar 29

Lot location: Newbury, Berkshire

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A FLEMISH MYTHOLOGICAL TAPESTRY EARLY, 18TH CENTURY

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A FLEMISH MYTHOLOGICAL TAPESTRY EARLY 18TH CENTURY Depicting Diana, Mars, attendant and horse and hound, within a rich flower border issuing from urns to lower corners approximately 278 x 284cm This same subject and composition, albeit reversed, is shown in the full length tapestry held in the Museum of Applied Arts, Budapest, Hungary (Accession 64.274.1) Condition Report: As per footnote- the central section from larger example- now with later border. The later backing is fixed making examination of reverse impossible but would suggest that it has old and more recent remedial work to tighten up the overall field and repair any loose/worn areas. The field slightly wrinkled and with creasing Fading and discolouration General wear Please see additional images for visual references to condition which form part of this condition report. All lots are available for inspection and Condition Reports are available on request. However, all lots are of an age and type which means that they may not be in perfect condition and should be viewed by prospective bidders; please refer to Condition 6 of the Conditions of Business for Buyers. This is particularly true for garden related items. We must advise you that we are not professional restorers or conservators and we do not provide any guarantee or warranty as to a lot's condition. Accordingly, it is recommended that prospective buyers inspect lots or have their advisors do so, and satisfy themselves as to condition and accuracy of description All lots are offered for sale "as viewed" and subject to the applicable Conditions of Business for Buyer's condition, which are set out in the sale catalogue and are available on request. Buyers are reminded that liability for loss and damage transfers to the buyer from the fall of the hammer. Whilst the majority of lots will remain in their location until collected, we can accept no responsibility for any damage which may occur, even in the event of Dreweatts staff assisting carriers during collection. Condition Report Disclaimer

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Auction date(s): Mar 29

Lot location: Newbury, Berkshire

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A GEORGE II GROS AND PETIT POINT NEEDLEWORK COVERED CHEST, CIRCA 1755

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750 GBP

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800 - 1,200 GBP

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A FLEMISH MYTHOLOGICAL TAPESTRY EARLY 18TH CENTURY With women and attendant figures around a brazier, preparing to sacrifice a section of armour and a sword- perhaps a sacrificial offering or commemorative of a transition from war to peace approximately 299 x 286cm Condition Report: Probably the central section from larger example- now with later border. The later backing is fixed making examination of reverse impossible but would suggest that it has old and more recent remedial work to tighten up the overall field and repair any loose/worn areas. May benefit from more tightening up to pulling in main field Fading and discolouration General wear Please see additional images for visual references to condition which form part of this condition report. All lots are available for inspection and Condition Reports are available on request. However, all lots are of an age and type which means that they may not be in perfect condition and should be viewed by prospective bidders; please refer to Condition 6 of the Conditions of Business for Buyers. This is particularly true for garden related items. We must advise you that we are not professional restorers or conservators and we do not provide any guarantee or warranty as to a lot's condition. Accordingly, it is recommended that prospective buyers inspect lots or have their advisors do so, and satisfy themselves as to condition and accuracy of description All lots are offered for sale "as viewed" and subject to the applicable Conditions of Business for Buyer's condition, which are set out in the sale catalogue and are available on request. Buyers are reminded that liability for loss and damage transfers to the buyer from the fall of the hammer. Whilst the majority of lots will remain in their location until collected, we can accept no responsibility for any damage which may occur, even in the event of Dreweatts staff assisting carriers during collection. Condition Report Disclaimer

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Auction date(s): Mar 29

Lot location: Newbury, Berkshire