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A Flemish parkland tapestry early 17th century
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- wool and silk
- 8 ft. 5 1/2 in. by 8 ft. 2 in.; 257.8 by 248.9 cm
Provenance
Estate of Mrs. Erna Sawyer Goodman, donated November 1943
Condition
Old lining. Reduced and border cut. Patched. Restoration throughout particularly to light-colored silk areas. Patches of reweaving. Open warps and minor splits. Five-inch vertical tear in lower right corner of border. Upper and lower selvage replaced. Would benefit from cleaning.
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.