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A French 'Chinoiserie' Tapestry 18th century, Aubusson
Estimate
6,000 - 9,000 USD
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Description
- Height 9 ft. 5 in.; Width 18 ft.
- 287 cm, 549 cm
workshop mark on lower right selvage: M.R. DAVBVSSON MINGOVNAT.
Provenance
Sotheby's New York, June 14th, 1996, lot 317
Condition
Slightly reduced. Lined with loops. Restoration throughout including all cream-colored silk areas. Large areas of reweaving. Some splits and open warps. Patches. Lower selvage replaced. Colors are less red, more golden in life than in catalogue photograph.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.