Lot 259
Lot 259
WILLIAM MORRIS (1834-1896)

A large quantity of 'African Marigold' curtains, 19th/20th century

Price Realised USD 3,024
Estimate
USD 8,000 - USD 12,000
Closed: 15 Jun 2023
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WILLIAM MORRIS (1834-1896)

A large quantity of 'African Marigold' curtains, 19th/20th century

Price Realised USD 3,024
Closed: 15 Jun 2023
Price Realised USD 3,024
Closed: 15 Jun 2023
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printed cotton
Comprising twelve curtain panels of various ages and sizes, together with a collection of variously deconstructed panels and fragments of the same pattern
82 in. (208.3 cm.) long, 109 in. (276.9 cm.) wide, the largest curtain panel
Designed by William Morris in 1876.
Provenance
Renate Halpern Galleries, New York.
Acquired by Ann and Gordon Getty from the above in February 1995 (part).
Property from Ellel Grange; Christie's, London, 22-23 October 1979 (the below grouping).
Anonymous sale; Sotheby's, London, 12 March 1998, lot 345 (part).
Acquired by Ann and Gordon Getty from the above.
Literature
For further information see Linda Parry, William Morris Textiles, New York, 1994, p. 150, pl. 20.
Special notice
Please note this lot will be moved to Christie’s Fine Art Storage Services (CFASS in Red Hook, Brooklyn) at 5pm on the last day of the sale. Lots may not be collected during the day of their move to Christie’s Fine Art Storage Services. Please consult the Lot Collection Notice for collection information. This sheet is available from the Bidder Registration staff, Purchaser Payments or the Packing Desk and will be sent with your invoice.
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