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A Flemish Old Testament Tapestry Fragment from the Story of Noah First Half 17th Century, Probably Brussels
Estimate
6,000 - 9,000 USD
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Description
- height 7 ft. 10 in.; width 7 ft. 4 1/2 in.
- 239 cm; 225 cm
Condition
Lined. Later selvage. Reduced. Restoration throughout including light colored silk areas, and particularly green and turqouise drapery.
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 present tapestry is based upon a composition produced as part of the Genesis set, woven in the workshop of Pieter II van Aelst, after Michael Coxcie, for the king of Poland circa 1550. See G. Delmarcel, Flemish Tapestry, Tielt, Belgium 1999, p. 118.