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A Brussels Genre tapestry depicting a Winter Scene, probably woven by the Van der Borcht workshop, after designs by David Teniers the Younger (1610–1690), with the arms of Sir Robert Walpole (1676-1745) 18th century, before 1741
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description
- Wool and Silk
- height 8 ft. 10 in.; width 8 ft. 6 1/2 in.
- 269 cm, 260 cm
Provenance
Collection of Frederic A. Juilliard, New York, sold Plaza Art Galleries Dec. 9-11, 1937, lot 526
Condition
Old strip lining with loops. Splits and open warps throughout (particularly cream colored areas). Silks and wool are dry. Some restoration throughout, particularly in light areas of clothing, sky, and wheelbarrow on the right (patched in later to replace a pair of pigs). Reduced. Some piecing in border and vertical cut along right side. Some selvage rewoven. Requires some attention and restoration.
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.
Catalogue Note
RELATED LITERATURE
H. C. Marillier, Handbook to the Teniers Tapestries, p. 52, plate 21(b)
In the 1937 sale of the collection of Frederic A. Juilliard, the present tapestry was accompanied by two other Teniers genre tapestries bearing the same arms, which are those of Sir Robert Walpole (1676-1745), (later Robert Walpole, 1st Earl of Orford) who is generally regarded to be the de facto first Prime Minister of Britain due to his influence in the cabinet under George II. Note that the wheelbarrow pushed by the figure at right has been patched in to replace a pair of pigs being led to slaughter.
H. C. Marillier, Handbook to the Teniers Tapestries, p. 52, plate 21(b)
In the 1937 sale of the collection of Frederic A. Juilliard, the present tapestry was accompanied by two other Teniers genre tapestries bearing the same arms, which are those of Sir Robert Walpole (1676-1745), (later Robert Walpole, 1st Earl of Orford) who is generally regarded to be the de facto first Prime Minister of Britain due to his influence in the cabinet under George II. Note that the wheelbarrow pushed by the figure at right has been patched in to replace a pair of pigs being led to slaughter.