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A Brussels Mythological Tapestry Panel of Queen Thomyris, from the Life of Cyrus Circa 1600
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- height 8 ft. 1 in.; width 14 ft. 1 in.
- 246 cm; 429 cm
Condition
Later selvage. Reduced. Fading. Restoration throughout, particularly in gold and cream colored areas. Splits and open warps throughout, particularly in light colored areas and sky. Small areas of heightened color (threads added) particularly in faces and some of hair.
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
The present weaving was produced in the workshop of Frans Gheteels before 1560 and depicts the tenth and final scene in the Life of Cyrus series based upon Herodotus, after a design by Michael Coxie. The severed head of Cyrus has here been removed. See G. Delmarcel, Flemish Tapestry, Tielt, Belgium, 1999, p. 116.