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Tapisserie des Flandres La Bataille des Lapithes et des Centaures, Audenarde, vers 1600
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Haut. 318 cm, larg. 263 cm
- Height 10 1/2 ft; width 8 2/3 ft
figurant au premier plan des cerfs, et à l'arrière plan le combat d'un Lapithe et d'un Centaure sur fond de paysage ; la bordure à décor de guirlande de fleurs et de fruits, dans un encadrement d'entrelacs ; (usures et restaurations)
Condition
The tapestry looks better in reality.
Colours are actually more vivid than on the picture.
The shades are well preserved.
Traces of old restorations in places, especially on the trunk on the left side.
Wear to the deer heads.
Attractive composition in a beautiful border
Good overall condition; lined.
"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, dont le sujet est tiré des Métamorphoses d'Ovide, s'inscrit parfois dans une composition plus large, incluant dans une partie droite le combat d'un cheval et d'un lion et figurant également à l'arrière-plan l'affrontement des Lapithes et des Centaures.