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A French Classical Tapestry Fragment, 'Aeneas embarking for Africa', after Isaac Moillon, Aubusson circa 1650
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Approximately 257cm. high, 205cm. wide
from the Story of Dido and Aeneas, with various figures placed around the feet of two standing classical warriors, within a three sided border, lacking top border, the vertical borders woven with scrolling golden acanthus leaves and flowers on a brown ground, and lower border of exuberant swag of flowers and foliage in yellow, on brown ground
Literature
Literature:
E. Kalf, Waar legwerk hangt, Antwerp, 1988, no. 35, p. 216-217
Related Literature:
For the full composition of this subject and weaving, of which this panel is the left half, see Nicole de Reyniès and Sylvain Laveissière, Isaac Moillon (1614-1673) Un Peintre du Roi à Aubusson, Musée départemental de la tapisserie, Aubusson, 2005, p. 205.
Condition
With patches and associated sections, particularly in the lower section of the tapestry, see for example various patches and repairs, and the head and torso, in the bottom right corner. Lacking top border. Lower horizontal border associated and cut. Lower right corner is a square patch. Old repais in areas and paint/dyes added to give some colour in areas.
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"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."