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A Brussels Allegorical Tapestry of Earth, after a design by Lodewijk van Schoor, attributed to the workshop of Jan Frans van der Hecke late 17th century
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
- height 9 ft. 1 in.; width 5 ft. 2 in.
- 277 cm; 157 cm
woven in wools, silks, and metallic threads, depicting Earth seated next to a globe wearing a garland of flowers, a bouquet at her left, flowering plants in the foreground, drapery and classical architecture behind.
Condition
Good quality. Old lining. Some restoration throughout. Some splitting and open warps. Dry, needs cleaning.
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
See H. Göbel, Wandteppiche, Leipzig, 1923, part 1, vol. 2, no. 307 for a closely related version in the Residenzschloss Würzburg showing the complete Earth and Fire composition.
The present panel is a reduced version of a composition of Earth and Fire from a series of the Elements designed by Lodewijk (Ludwig) van Schoor. Variations were produced according to patrons' specifications; in the present version Earth is shown before a classical architectural setting, rather than the landscape background seen in the Würzburg version. Another version showing just Earth was sold at Christie's London, May 18, 1995, lot 218.