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Tapis au point de la Savonnerie de goût Louis XIV d'après les modèles tissés pour la Grande Galerie du Louvre, XXe siècle
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 EUR
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Description
- Long. 782 cm, larg. 453 cm
- Length 308 in; width 178 in
à décor de couronnes et trophées d'armes inscrits dans un cartouche central à fond rouge ; chaque extrémité avec un paysage ; à fond noir et décor de rinceaux et arabesques polychromes ; bordure à motif de godrons et fleurs de lys dans les écoinçons
Condition
Illustration is NOT accurate: the central red ground on the illustration is actually a Havana brown. Several minor dark stains on the central medallion. Otherwise, the other colours are quite fine. Except this main fact, the carpet has been commissioned directly by Mr Léon Lévy to furnish his drawing room. It has been woven on purpose about fifteen years ago, designed from various Louis XIV patterns of Savonnerie carpets made for the Grande Galerie du Louvre. This carpet is in really good condition and can be displayed immediately. Again, as already said, the main point is the colour around the central cartouche (images are available on request).
"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
La composition et le décor de ce tapis sont directement et librement inspirés de la série de quatre-vingt treize tapis exécutés entre 1670 et 1684 dans les ateliers des familles Dupont et Lourdet destinés à à couvrir les quatre cent vingt cinq mètres (sur une largeur de neuf mètres) de la Grande Galerie au Louvre. Cette entreprise incroyable put voir le jour grâce à l'énergie de Colbert. Commencés en 1667, les travaux de tissage durèrent vingt ans et accaparèrent l'ensemble des métiers de la Savonnerie.