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A Flemish mytholgical tapestry, probably Brussels or Oudenaarde circa 1700
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 EUR
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Description
- approximately: 358cm long, 246cm. wide.
depicting a couple in an architectural fountain landscape, possibly derived from the Villa d'Este in Tivoli, with floral border
Condition
Tapestry with old professional repairs and reweaving in areas. See for example areas of the sky background, which has clear areas of different colour. Green foliage stable condition with good colour. Border cut and joined far right, as visible in the photograph, and some reweaving to brown ground. Tapestry probably originally wider composition. Areas of light silks, with some wear, commensurate with age, for example see white foam of water. Features of faces reworked for definition. With metal-thread detailing to the clothing and robes, now tarnished and visible as darker area.
"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."