A fragment of a dress and lace worn by Queen Marie-Antoinette at the Temple prison, circa 1792-1793
A fragment of a dress and lace worn by Queen Marie-Antoinette at the Temple prison, circa 1792-1793
the silk with embroidered jasmine sprays ; in a modern glass globe on a gilt-bronze-mounted mahogany gueridon table
Dimension du fragment de robe: 31,5 x 30,5 cm. (12⅜x 12 in.) ; Dimension du plus long fragment de dentelle: 8 x 145 cm. (3⅛x 57⅛in.)
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Fragments de soie et de dentelles d'une robe portée par Marie-Antoinette à la prison du Temple, vers 1792-1793
la soie à décor brodé de branches de jasmin, la dentelle au point d'Angleterre ; présenté dans un globe en verre reposant sur un géridon en acajou et bronze doré de style Empire d'époque postérieure
Dimension du fragment de robe: 31,5 x 30,5 cm. (12⅜x 12 in.) ; Dimension du plus long fragment de dentelle: 8 x 145 cm. (3⅛x 57⅛in.)
Condition Report:
Good overall condition.
Silk fragment : some stains and distressed along the borders as it is a fragment.
Lace fragment : good condition. Slightly yellowed as visible on the illustration.
Glass globe and the wooden pedestal are modern and in good condition.
"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."
Provenance:
- Louise-Elisabeth de Croÿ d'Havré, duchesse de Tourzel (1749-1832).
- Madame Orry, born Esther Musnier de Lalisier.
- By descent to H. Moreau-Rendu.
- Given to Henri, 2nd Comte de Paris, en 1927.
- Christie's Paris, Succession de feus Monseigneur le Comte de Paris et Madame la Comtesse de Paris Sale, 14 October 2008, lot 482
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A fragment of a dress and lace worn by Queen Marie-Antoinette at the Temple prison, circa 1792-1793
the silk with embroidered jasmine sprays ; in a modern glass globe on a gilt-bronze-mounted mahogany gueridon table
Dimension du fragment de robe: 31,5 x 30,5 cm. (12⅜x 12 in.) ; Dimension du plus long fragment de dentelle: 8 x 145 cm. (3⅛x 57⅛in.)
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Fragments de soie et de dentelles d'une robe portée par Marie-Antoinette à la prison du Temple, vers 1792-1793
la soie à décor brodé de branches de jasmin, la dentelle au point d'Angleterre ; présenté dans un globe en verre reposant sur un géridon en acajou et bronze doré de style Empire d'époque postérieure
Dimension du fragment de robe: 31,5 x 30,5 cm. (12⅜x 12 in.) ; Dimension du plus long fragment de dentelle: 8 x 145 cm. (3⅛x 57⅛in.)
Condition Report:
Good overall condition.
Silk fragment : some stains and distressed along the borders as it is a fragment.
Lace fragment : good condition. Slightly yellowed as visible on the illustration.
Glass globe and the wooden pedestal are modern and in good condition.
"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."
Provenance:
- Louise-Elisabeth de Croÿ d'Havré, duchesse de Tourzel (1749-1832).
- Madame Orry, born Esther Musnier de Lalisier.
- By descent to H. Moreau-Rendu.
- Given to Henri, 2nd Comte de Paris, en 1927.
- Christie's Paris, Succession de feus Monseigneur le Comte de Paris et Madame la Comtesse de Paris Sale, 14 October 2008, lot 482
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