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An Italian Biblical New Testament Tapestry Panel, depicting St. Peter Tapestry 19th century, velvet and metal-braid 18th century
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
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Description
- wool, flatweave
- Approximately: 224cm. high, 141cm. wide; 7ft. 4in., 4ft. 7in.
the portrait tapestry panel of St Peter with the key to Rome, with shaped surround of braid, centrally applied to crimson velvet panel edged with metal-braid and rosettes
Condition
Colours more attractive in reality and not as dark as in the catalogue photograph. Velvet panel backed with complimentary coloured crimson silk. With splits in places, especially along the top, weakened by having had a wooden batten support in the past. Recommend Velcro attached for hanging in the future. Splits to silk up the sides. Section of tapestry across the top of different colour, added, to fit withing the shaped cartouche. Tapestry panel in good overall condition.
"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."