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Tapisserie à décor de nature morte à l'urne fleurie, probablement La Marche (Felletin), vers 1650
Estimate
4,000 - 5,000 EUR
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Description
- wool
- 218 x 152,5 cm
- 85 3/4 x 60 in
l'urne entourée de palmes et d'une bordure d'autres urnes fleuries, notamment de tulipes
Condition
The illustration is accurate. Good overall condition. There are some small restorations especially around the flowers of the vase. As visible on the illustration, it is a fragment of a bigger tapestry. The border is missing.
It has been cleaned a few time ago. It is ready to use.
"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
Pour deux tapisseries comparables, se rapporter à: The Eclectic Eye: Five Centuries of Art from the Galerie Yves Mikaeloff, Christie’s, New York, 21 mai 1997, lots 317 et 324 ; un exemplaire fortement similaire à notre lot est présent dans la Toms Collection, sur l'attribution de ce type de tapisserie à un groupe à décor de vase fleuri provenant de La Marche (Felletin, Aubusson) vers 1620-1635, voir: Guy Delmarcel, Nicole de Reyniès, Wendy Hefford, The Toms Collection Tapestries– 16th to 19th centuries, Ed. Giselle Eberhard Cotton, Foundation Toms Pauli, Lausanne, Verlag Niggli AG, Zurich, 2010, Chp. II, The French Tapestries, pp.159-231, Cat. 65, pp.204-207.