Style of François BoucherCourting couple, a pairOil on canvas Each 149 x 163cm (58½ x 64 in.) (2)It has been suggested that these decorative works were possibly cartoons for tapestry designs. Condition Report: Not relined. Each canvas is made up of two pieces sewed together evident from the horizontal line running across each canvas approximately 1/3 from the top edge. Craquelure, scratches, surface scuffs and losses scattered throughout. The work appears unvarnished causing a matte appearance. Paint thinning in areas reveals the canvas thread. Measurements including frame approximately 230 x 200cm. Splits and cracks with knocks and very slight losses to the frame (male standing). Splits and cracks with quite extensive losses to the gilded moulding (couple seated). Condition Report Disclaimer
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A Flemish tapestry fragment, late 17th century, probably previously a border, woven with seated figures and animals amongst fruiting foliage, below a band of flowerheads and fleur-de-lys, approximately 33cm high, 278cm wide; together with a fragment of floral embroidered silk, possibly English, late 18th century, 198cm wide, 66cm high (2)Condition Report: Both are fragments from larger pieces, and incomplete. Colours typically muted see photographs for details and mounts.The tapestry fragment was later strengthened with linen fabric and stitching to the rear. It was also adapted with various trims and bears some rivets and staples presumably from having been previously mounted/attached. The woven textile itself has discoloured/faded but aside from a few stitch repairs looks overall in presentable shape.The silk fragment has an area of tearing to the main body, as well as some grey marks, staining and repairs. The edges are also slightly frayed. This textile was also later backed, and looks to be lined. Condition Report Disclaimer
A Continental 'Teniers' tapestry, 18th century, possibly Brussels, emblematic of Spring and fertility, depicting a shepherd with sheep, a milk maid milking a cow and figures in the background, approximately 249 by 271cmThe milkmaid seated prominently in the foreground is a recurring feature in genre tapestries of milking scenes after Teniers, see for example Sotheby's New York, 17 October 2015, lot 731The unusual composition of the present tapestry may also have been influenced by the influential 'months' tapestries from the workshops of Gilles, Urbanus and Jan Leyniers, woven during the late 17th/18th centuries. In this series, the month of June is rendered as a sheep shearing scene. See Sotheby's London, 1 November 2005, lot 163Condition Report: The textile is restored overall, including areas of significant re-weaving to the background and figures. This has resulted in some waviness to the texture of the work. It does feel stable overall.There is discolouration to the sky, animals and background, though some of the figures' costumes and foliage have retained vibrant colour. Later backed and strengthened. The selvedges are probably associated.Condition Report Disclaimer
A Louis XIV Aubusson historical tapestry with Dido and Aeneas resting, last quarter 17th century, possibly after the designs by Giovanni Francesco Romanelli (Italian 1610-1662), depicting the lovers in a verdant landscape, the borders woven with acanthus overall, the top border centred by a Baronial coat of arms, 264 by 218cmThis tapestry may depict an episode from the story of Dido and Aeneas, one of the tales from Ovid's Heroides, which revolved around legendary historical and mythological women and was a popular subject for tapestry weavers in France and Flanders alike. A tapestry depicting this composition is in the collection of the Museo Piersanta, Matelica, Italy. That series is said to follow Romanelli's influential cartoons, which were most notably used for tapestries by the Flemish workshop of Michiel Wauters. A circa 1660 Aubusson tapestry of similar design in reverse is in the collection of the Museum of Decorative Arts, Prague.Condition Report: The colour scheme predominantly consists of yellows, browns, blues and greens, though some of the pinks have been preserved.The tapestry is variously restored to the borders and central field overall, and there are some areas of stitch repair, including in thick threads to the foliage.There is also colour variegation to margins and some losses there, presumably when the tapestry was later backed. Condition Report Disclaimer
A late 19th century Aubusson tapestry window surround, woven throughout with trompe l'oeil drapery and swags with floral surmount, pale moss ground, approximately 224cms wide, 408cms high.Condition Report: Looks to have been folded and stitched for a smaller window at one point with remaining stitch marks. Later border and backing colour variants throughout from varying sunlight. Slightly tired from uses and handling. Condition Report Disclaimer
Fabric samples. A large trade volume of textile samples, French, circa 1870s, approximately 100 leaves, with varying numbers of mounted woven fabric samples to rectos and versos (some gaps, and some loosely inserted), mainly brocade and tapestry fabrics, various sizes, mostly tipped-in with adhesive, but some attached with pins, most samples with manuscript paper label, a few with ink stamp 'Cysoing', numerous annotations in pencil and ink (stock numbers, colours, etc.), four-digit stencilled number at head of each page, some fraying and tears (with loss) to leaves, dust-soiled in places, original cloth with rivets and exposed stitching on spine, worn, ink stencilled spine labels 'Reference' and '7400', large thick folioQty: (1)
A Georgian tapestry panel depicting a lady walking a dog in landscape scene inside gilt floral panels, 28 x 28cm, set in ornate gilt frame, also a late 19th century tapestry depicting figures and animals, 40 x 41cm, framed (2).Additional InformationGeorgian example with chipping and wear to the gilt plaster throughout. Tapestry with animals and figures is worn.
First World War framed German patriotic embroidery, the centrepiece has a moulding in the form of an Imperial Air Gunners Badge ( Abzeichen für Fliegerschützen ) with the eagle , which is perched on a stand of German colours, replaced by a photograph of a serviceman, this is centred on a tapestry on which is embroidered in Fraktur script the legend, ' Ich Denke Dein bei Tag unt Nacht' ( I Think of You by Day and Night ) and ' Behut Dich Gott in jeder Schlacht.' ( God Take Care of you in Every Battle ) to the left of the centrepiece is a representation of a 1914 Iron Cross second class, size of tapestry 28 cm x 38 cm
Dingle (Herbert) . Through Science to Philosophy, 1st edition, 1937, bookplate to front endpaper, minor marginal toning, original blue cloth, minor marks & rubbing to spine, 8vo, together with: Bassett (Marnie) , The Hentys, an Australian colonial tapestry, 1st edition, 1954, 53 monochrome illustrations & 3 maps, minor toning, original blue cloth, spine lightly faded & rubbed to head & foot, 8vo, and McNair (Arnold Duncan) , Legal Effects of War, 2nd edition, 1944, some light toning, original blue cloth, front boards slightly marked & dented, 8vo, Heuston (R. F. V.) , Lives of the Lord Chancellors 1885-1940, 1st edition, 1964, 24 black & white illustrations, minor marginal toning, original green cloth, spine lightly faded, 8vo, plus other Oxford University Press & Cambridge University Press publications, including The Religious Orders in England, 3 volumes, by Dom David Knowles, mixed editions, 1956-59, mostly original cloth, G/VG, 8voQty: (3 shelves )
A LARGE MODERN CONTINENTAL ALLEGORICAL TAPESTRYrectangular, featuring a continuous scene with fishermen, with a group of nobles crossing a bridge in the center, above them a female saint holding the New Testament and a tree, all within a flower border, machine-made; overall dimensions: 277.5 x 389 cm (109 1/4 x 153 1/8 in.) CONDITIONIn overall excellent condition with no significant issues to report. N.B. All lots are sold in as-is condition at the time of sale. Please note that any condition statement regarding works of art is given as a courtesy to our clients in order to assist them in assessing the condition. The report is a genuine opinion held by Shapiro Auctions and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The absence of a condition report or a photograph does not preclude the absence of defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. Shapiro Auctions, LLC., including its consultants and agents, shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
A MODERN CONTINENTAL 'CHILDREN IN THE GARDEN' TAPESTRYrectangular, featuring a scene with children and animals in a garden: one picking flowers, the other with a sickle, one petting a dog and reaching toward a pheasant, with a fountain in the background, all within a trompe l'oeil frame, machine-made; overall dimensions: 194 x 163 cm (76 3/8 x 64 1/8 in.) CONDITIONIn overall excellent condition with no significant issues to report. N.B. All lots are sold in as-is condition at the time of sale. Please note that any condition statement regarding works of art is given as a courtesy to our clients in order to assist them in assessing the condition. The report is a genuine opinion held by Shapiro Auctions and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The absence of a condition report or a photograph does not preclude the absence of defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. Shapiro Auctions, LLC., including its consultants and agents, shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
A MODERN CONTINENTAL TROMPE L'OEIL TAPESTRYrectangular, centered with an oval trompe l'oeil frame featuring a musician entertaining two women, one recumbent, the other holding a lamb on her lap, the pink ground decorated with suspending flower swags and numerous birds, including macaws, all within a larger trompe l'oeil frame, overall dimensions: 229 x 186 cm (90 1/8 x 73 1/4 in.) CONDITIONIn overall very good condition. Beyond some surface dirt, no significant issues to report.N.B. All lots are sold in as-is condition at the time of sale. Please note that any condition statement regarding works of art is given as a courtesy to our clients in order to assist them in assessing the condition. The report is a genuine opinion held by Shapiro Auctions and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The absence of a condition report or a photograph does not preclude the absence of defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. Shapiro Auctions, LLC., including its consultants and agents, shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
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