Beschreibung:

A FLEMISH MYTHOLOGICAL TAPESTRY OF PYGMALION LATE 17TH CENTURY, POSSIBLY ANTWERP Probably after a design by Daniel Janssens (1636-1682) depicting Ovid's story of Pygmalion in the act of sculpting Galatea, spiral twist columns and buildings to his right, fragment from a larger example approximately 223.5cm high, 258cm wide Provenance: West Hanney House, Oxfordshire For a complete example of this tapestry, attributed to the Wauters workshop, Flanders, Antwerp please see the tapestry held in the Art Institute Chicago, the gift of Mrs. Arthur Cutten, Reference Number 1953.303. Condition Report: With wear, marks, knocks and scratches as per age, handling, use, and cleaning. As per cataloguing-a section from a larger example- upper left hand corner is a dropped in section from the larger piece and replaces section visible in the Chicago example with drawn chariot. The whole with areas of stitch repairs- but with fragility resulting in further loss, loose threading and small open areas with backing visible. Areas of weakness and loss, Fading and discolouration Not completely level across the lower edge. Tapestry is later lined and with associated thin border- Some horizontal splits in areas which need consolidation. Horizontal fold(?) mark is visible running from left edge- across tops of character legs- this has gone more profound stitch repairs General wear and may benefit from remedial conservation prior to installation in domestic setting. Please see additional images for visual references to condition which form part of this condition report. All lots are offered for sale "as viewed" and subject to the applicable Conditions of Business for Buyer's condition, which are set out in the sale catalogue and are available on request. All lots are available for inspection and Condition Reports are available on request. However, all lots are of an age and type which means that they may not be in perfect condition and should be viewed by prospective bidders; please refer to Condition 6 of the Conditions of Business for Buyers. This is particularly true for garden related items. We must advise you that we are not professional restorers or conservators and we do not provide any guarantee or warranty as to a lot's condition. Accordingly, it is recommended that prospective buyers inspect lots or have their advisors do so and satisfy themselves as to condition and accuracy of description Buyers are reminded that liability for loss and damage transfers to the buyer from the fall of the hammer. Whilst the majority of lots will remain in their location until collected, we can accept no responsibility for any damage which may occur, even in the event of Dreweatts staff assisting carriers during collection. Condition Report Disclaimer