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Two large Flemish polychrome painted embossed leather panels circa 1745-1760
Estimate
18,000 - 20,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- pine, leather
- one: 143.5cm. high, 113cm. wide; 4ft. 8½in., 3ft. 8½in.; the other: 147cm. high, 115cm. wide; 4ft. 10in., 3ft. 9in.
decorated with gilt reserves on a trellis ground, flowers, fruit and foliage, now mounted on later wooden backs
Provenance
Formerly in the Collection of the Dukes of Looz-Corswarem, Brussels
From whom aquired by the present owner
Condition
In overall very good conserved condition. Some minor retouching to the painted decoration. Some minor bubbling. Originally four separate panels joined together so some of the seams visible. Some minor cracking due to drying out of the leather which is normal with age and usage.
"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
Related panels with similar decoration are preserved in the Museum für Kunsthandwerk, Dresden (Inv.-Nr.33547b) and the Museo Nacional de Artes Decorativas, Madrid (Inv.-Nr.320).
For the Dukes of Looz-Corswarem see footnote to the following lot