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A Flemish 'Feuilles de Choux' tapestry fragment, probably Oudenarde circa 1600
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 USD
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Description
- Wool and silk
- 6 ft. 3 in. by 5 ft. 2 in.; 190.5 by 157.5 cm.
Provenance
Sotheby's, London, May 30, 1997, lot 8
Condition
Lined with velcro, new selvage. Patches and areas of re-weaving throughout entire panel. several areas heightened with pigment. Ready to hang
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 Dario Boccara, Les belles heures de la tapisserie, Paris, 1971, pp. 102-103 for two similar tapestries with fantastic birds. Another very similar piece from the Vigo-Sternberg collection was sold Sotheby's, London, February 29, 1996, lot 12.