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A Flemish Hunting Tapestry, Brussels, circa 1580-1600
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 GBP
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Description
- Approximately: 248cm. high, 452cm. wide; 8ft. 2in., 14ft. 10in.
within a four-sided border compartmentalised with alternating floral and allegorical figural groups on yellow ground, with inner narrow scrolling ribbon and floral border with red ground
Condition
Colours not as dark as in the photograph, but crisper and lighter and more attractive in reality. The tapestry would benefit from a clean, and is particularly dirty and discoloured across the top edge. Small repairs overall. There are areas of repair to light highlights of clothing of figures, which are clearly visible in left side of composition. There are sections of reweaving and repair also within the border. Reduced width and height, with loss of the outer narrow border, and application of later selvedge. Tapestry is lined with pale blue cotton lining, with hoops across top edge. Recommend application of Velcro for hanging purposes in the future. Decorative piece in good restored condition. With balanced colour and composition overall, and of versatile size.
"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."
"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."
Catalogue Note
with equestrian figures and hounds in pursuit of a bull, within a four-sided border compartmentalised with alternating floral and allegorical figural groups on yellow ground, with inner narrow scrolling ribbon and floral border with red ground