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A Late Louis XV Chinoiserie Tapestry, after François Boucher and Jean-Joseph Dumons Aubusson, circa 1755-1775
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 EUR
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Description
- Approximately: 179 by 139CM. INCLUDING FRAME
woven with Chinese figures resting over tea, seated outside small home with bell upon the roof, the foreground with potted exotic tree within ceramic container, exotic trees behind; Lacking border, with yellow and blue selvedge, mounted within later carved gilt frame
Condition
Appears faided. Some repairs and areas of wear, commensurate with weave. With later outer border.
"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
Derived from the series known as' La deuxieme tenture chinoise' first woven at Beauvais in 1743 from sketches by Boucher, and later adapted for tapestry weaving at Aubusson.