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Three Brussels tapestry border fragments 16th century
Estimate
1,800 - 2,200 USD
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Description
- Wool and silk
- the horizontal fragment 8 ft. 8 1/2 in. by 1 ft. 2 in.; the Ganymede fragment 5 ft. 6 1/2 in. by 1 ft. 6 1/2 in.; the Diana fragment 4 ft. 2 in. by 1 ft. 6 in.
- 265.4 by 35.6 cm; 168.9 by 47 cm; 127 by 45.7 cm
the horizontal fragment centered by a depiction of Venus and Cupid, one vertical fragment with the Abduction of Ganymede, and the other with Diana and a weaver's mark remaining in the selvedge.
Provenance
sold George Grey Barnard Collection, Robinson Galleries, Inc., 1941
accessioned 1945
accessioned 1945
Literature
Martin Weinberger, The George Grey Barnard Collection, Robinson Galleries, Inc., New York, 1941, nos. 242 (the vertical fragments) and 243 (the horizontal fragment)
Condition
Restoration throughout, some open warps, losses, some piecing, Diana panel with weaver's mark on lower right side selvage, some dry silks, Venus and Cupid panel pieced at both sides and with added machine woven side borders and fringe along both edges.
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.