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A Flemish Pastoral Tapestry, Oudenaerde or Enghien second half 17th century
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- 268 high, 385cm. wide.
woven with a landscape setting with river bank with seated bag-pipe player, dancers in Teniers style, within an elaborated architectural surround of flanking Corinthian columns with scrolling fruit and foliage, and architrave above with pendant swags
Condition
The colours of the printed catalogue illustration are slightly too yellow. Minor areas of re-stitching en re-weaving. With later selfedge. Slight wear to the darker browns. Minor areas of re-patching to the reverse. Overall faded due to sunlight. Minor tears to the selfedge. Overall in reasonably 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."
"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."