Fine Furniture, Sculpture & Decorative Accessories from Important Collections, including the Beaverbrook Gallery

March 2126, 2020
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LOT 444

Lot 444

Very Large Quantity of William Morris Style Arts and Crafts Wool Fabric, c.1900

Very Large Quantity of William Morris Style Arts and Crafts Wool Fabric, c.1900
Lot 444 Details
Very Large Quantity of William Morris Style Arts and Crafts Wool Fabric, c.1900

approximately 1500 square feet, cut into many various shapes and sizes as wall covering, worked in red, gold and olive with large scale pattern including gryphons flanking torches amongst grapevines
largest pieces approximately 108 x 264 in — 274.3 x 670.6 cm

Estimate $3,000-$5,000

Realised: $1,320
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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Very Large Quantity of William Morris Style Arts and Crafts Wool Fabric, c.1900
  • Very Large Quantity of William Morris Style Arts and Crafts Wool Fabric, c.1900
  • Very Large Quantity of William Morris Style Arts and Crafts Wool Fabric, c.1900
  • Very Large Quantity of William Morris Style Arts and Crafts Wool Fabric, c.1900
Provenance:

The Beaverbrook Art Gallery, Fredericton, N.B.
Estate of Charles Hosmer, Hosmer House, Montreal, thence by decent through the family

CONDITION DETAILS

Condition report available upon request

LOT 444
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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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