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A set of forty Flemish polychrome painted and gilded embossed leather panels Malines, circa 1720-1730, possibly the workshop of Carolus Jacobs (1693-1728)
Estimate
70,000 - 90,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
Formerly in the Collection of the Dukes of Looz-Corswarem, Brussels
From whom aquired by the present owner- pine, leather
- each panel approx.: 73cm. high, 59cm. wide; 2ft. 4¾, 1ft. 11¼in.
decorated with gilt reserves, trellis ground, flowers, fruit and foliage, now mounted on later polyboard
Provenance
Formerly in the Collection of the Dukes of Looz-Corswarem, Brussels
From whom aquired by the present owner
Condition
In overall very good condition. Can be placed immediately. Some minor re-touching to the painted decoration. Some of the seams visible. Some minor chips and cracking consistent with age and use.
"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
A room hung with panels of identical design albeit different colours can be found in Schloss Augustusburg/Brühl. Other similar rooms are in Schloss Anholt and Schloss Jever in Germany. Individual related panels are preserved at the Whitworth Art Gallery, Manchester (Inv.-Nr. WA 105.67), the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam (Inv.-Nr.RBK 18248) and the Museo Nacional de Artes Decorativas, Madrid.
The Dukes of Looz-Corswarem
The Looz-Corswarem belong to the oldest and most prominent noble families in Belgium. Francis II of Corswarem (1628-1694) obtained the rank of a baron. His son, Joseph (1663-1741) was made count and added the name "Looz" in front of "Corswarem" to show the family connection with the prestigious counts of Looz. Count William Joseph of Looz-Corswarem (1732-1803) was created Duke of Looz-Corswarem in 1792. He obtained the sovereignity of the state of Rheina-Wolbeck between 1803 and 1806 in compensation for the annexation of his lands in the Southern Netherlands by France.
The Dukes of Looz-Corswarem
The Looz-Corswarem belong to the oldest and most prominent noble families in Belgium. Francis II of Corswarem (1628-1694) obtained the rank of a baron. His son, Joseph (1663-1741) was made count and added the name "Looz" in front of "Corswarem" to show the family connection with the prestigious counts of Looz. Count William Joseph of Looz-Corswarem (1732-1803) was created Duke of Looz-Corswarem in 1792. He obtained the sovereignity of the state of Rheina-Wolbeck between 1803 and 1806 in compensation for the annexation of his lands in the Southern Netherlands by France.