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Tapisserie des Flandres, Bruxelles, début du XVIIe siècle
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 EUR
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Description
- Haut. 270 cm, larg. 505 cm
représentant une scène d'architecture avec un portique à colonnes, vignes entrelacées, vases de fleurs et oiseaux avec un paysage de collines à l'arrière plan ; (bordures manquantes, celle du bas rapportée sur le motif)
Condition
Illustration is quite accurate.
Overall condition is fair.
Borders have been cut out; only the upper border has been kept and is now applied on the lower side of the tapestry.
Torn in places. Linnen undone in place too.
Attractive tapestry, large 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
Cette tapisserie est à rapprocher d'un ensemble de tapisseries conservé dans les collections royales espagnoles reproduit dans P. Junquera de vaga et C. Diaz Gallegos, catalogo de Tapices del Patrimonio Nacional, Madrid 1986, vol. II, pp. 192-242. Une autre série est conservée à Holyroodhouse, Edinburgh, (voir M. Swain, Tapestries and Textiles at the palace of Holyroodhouse, Londres, 1988, pp. 17-19).