Attributed to the workshop pf Jerome de Clerc and Jacques van der Borght, A tapestry fragment, after David Teniers, Flemish, 1638-1685, 'The fishmarket', Brussels late 17th century

woven with fishermen and merchants on a fish-quay before a fortified town, with cut border and horizontal seam

See H.C. Marillier, Handbook to the Teniers Tapestries, London 1932, p. 3, ill. 8 for another example of this composition. Marillier notes Jerome Le Clerc and Jacques Van der Borght as among the first weavers of the extensive series of so-called 'Teniers' tapestries which continued to be woven until the late 18th century. Variant versions of the Latin inscription are found on other examples of the 'Fish Market' from the Le Clerc and Van der Borght workshops but not on later examples.

horizontal seam, reduced in size and restored, fading to the colours
"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."

This tapestry has been manufactured after a model by the Flemish painter David Teniers III for Archeduke Leopold Wilhelm (1614-1662).