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A WOOL AND SILK CARPET, ATTRIBUTED TO THE MANUFACTURE OF BEAUVAIS OR AN ITALIAN WORKSHOP, LATE 18TH CENTURY |
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- 320 x 171 cm ; 126 x 67 1/3 in.
with foliate scrolls on a blue background, the angles and the central cartouche with landscapes; (the landscapes of the center and the angles probably later)
Provenance
Former Collection of the Antique Dealer Jacques Seligmann
Literature
Related literature:
J. Badin, La manufacture de tapisseries de Beauvais depuis ses origines à nos jours, 1909
J. Badin, La manufacture de tapisseries de Beauvais depuis ses origines à nos jours, 1909
Condition
The illustration is slightly too colorful, nevertheless there is a quite large range in the nuances. Some traces of old restorations and light cracks to be strengthened. Minor areas revowen. As said in the catalogue, the central landscape and each circular landscapes on corners possibly added later; there is no real evidence of that. The carpet is linen. Overall condition is fairly good.
"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
This carpet is close to the carpets woven in the 'arabesque' or Etruscan tastes by the Manufacture of Beauvais (see Sotheby's, Paris, 23 March 2006, lot 76).