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A Brussels 'Teniers' Tapestry depicting a Milking Scene, attributed to Peter and Jan-Frans van der Borght, first half 18th century
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 USD
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Description
- 11 ft. 6 in. by 6 ft. 1/2 in.; 3.43 m. by 1.98 m.
- first half 18th century
Provenance
Sold, London, Christie's, 19 May 1994, lot 359;
where purchased by the present owner.
where purchased by the present owner.
Condition
Reduced and lined with hooks. Some tears and losses to later selvage. Good, bold colors of the whole palette. Some restorations throughout (particularly to lighter silk areas). Overall good condition and 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
'Milking Scene' was a popular subject woven multiple times in varying widths by Peter (d. 1763) and Jan-Frans van der Borght (d. 1774), after their father Jasper van der Borght's composition, an example of which was sold on the Paris Art Market, November 22nd, 1928, signed A.C. with Brussels Mark.
Marillier lists extant versions of A Milking Scene found at Castle Bromwich, West Midlands; North Mymms Park, Hertfordshire; Lochinch, Glasgow; Schloss Thurn und Taxis, Regensburg. Two additional versions were offered at the Wentworth sale at Christie's on the 20th November, 1919; and at the Chateau de Vigney sale in Paris on 5th June 1919.
RELATED LITERATURE
H.C. Marillier, Handbook to the Teniers Tapestries, 1932, p. 51