Lot 249

Assembled Set of Fine Classical Window Valances

Estimate: $800 - $1,200

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$100 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $200
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,000
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000
four valances, each with double leaf crest and leaf and fruit end carved appliques, hung with green and gold drapery swags with beaded fringes and peach silk backing, largest 82 x 101 x 5 in., smaller examples 82 x 64 x 5 in.; Provenance: David Dunton, Woodbury, Connecticut, purchased between August and November 1994 (accompanied by original receipts, originally for three pairs); The Estate of William N. Banks, Jr., Newnan, Georgia

Condition

In the reupholstering process, some carved and gilt elements were interchanged, but there are eight carved and period elements to complete two smaller valances; typical light wear and distress to gilding, fading to fabric, framework for all valances is modern