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A French Chinoiserie tapestry panel, depicting 'Gathering Pineapples', from a series of The Emperor of China, after designs by Guy Louis Vernansal, Jean-Baptiste Belin de Fontenay, and "Baptiste" Monnoyer second quarter 18th century, Beauvais
Estimate
20,000 - 40,000 USD
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Description
- Wool and silk
- 9 ft. 9 in by 3 ft. 9 in.
- 297 cm by 114 cm
Provenance
Sotheby's New York, January 9-10, 1990, lot 348
Christie's New York, October 22-23, 2003, lot 774
Christie's New York, October 22-23, 2003, lot 774
Condition
Lined. With velcro. Good bold colors, great quality. Reduced from larger composition. Restorations throughout, particularly in cream colored silk areas, including upper section with sky and architecture. Some small splits and open warps. Vertical rewoven patch on lower left side edge. One figure's lips heightened with pigment. Later selvage.
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
See note to previous lot.