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A Flemish verdure tapestry late 17th century
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
- Silk and wool
- 8 ft. 1 1/4 in. by 17 ft. 1 1/2 in.
- 247 cm by 522 cm
Condition
Lined. With loops. Good blues and greens, some fading. Restoration throughout, particularly in much of the cream-colored silk areas. Splits and some open warps throughout, particularly in the lower right corner of the border, which has extensive open warps. Reduced folded in on the top approximately four inches and on the bottom approximately five inches. Some of border separated from bottom of panel. Approximately 38 inch-long portion along the bottom left border rewoven. Later selvage with some separated. Needs cleaning. Some dry areas.
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.