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A Brussels mythological tapestry from the Story of Hercules, depicting Hercules shooting the centaur Nessus as he attempts to abduct Deianeira early 17th century
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 USD
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Description
- wool
- height 11 ft. 5 in., width 9 ft. 1 1/2 in.
- 345, 278 cm
with Brussels town mark and unidentified weaver's mark.
Condition
No lining. Some restoration throughout, particularly in light-colored silks. Some very dry areas deteriorating and open warps and splitting (not evident in catalogue photograph). Needs attention but can be very well restored. Beautiful design and quality.
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
The weaver's mark on the right selvage of the present tapestry appears under 'Indeterminate Marks' in Thompson (1906, no. 288) with the notation "Hercules and the Centaur (Vienna)", and is repeated in Göbel (1923, appendix of marks, p. 24).
RELATED LITERATURE
W.G. Thompson, A History of Tapestry, London, 1906, p. 479, no. 288
H. Göbel, Wandteppiche, Leipzig, 1923, part 1, vol. 1, appendix of marks, p. 24