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A Flemish Verdure Landscape Tapestry 18th century, and later
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- wool, linen, silk
- Approximately 264cm high, 251cm. wide; 8ft. 8in., 8ft. 3in.
within a four-sided floral border
Condition
There are areas of repair and reweaving. The top border and top of left vertical border are rewoven, as seen in the photograph as a different colour. The top left corner of foliage and sky is a later rewoven area, again clear as different colour. Other areas of repair, in foliage and landscape, visible as the light mustard colours, for example centre, left of central tree and bottom right corner, and in horizontal ares bottom left, top right and centre right.
Tapestry is lined and has Velcro attached across the top for hanging purposes.
Decorative landscape wall cover.
"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."