A FRENCH VERDURE TAPESTRY PANEL LATE 17TH/EARLY 18TH CENTURY A fragment of a larger wall length panel, depicting two large water birds in the shade of a verdant tree, landscape with capriccio of houses beyond224cm high, 193cm wide overallProvenance: Property of Elizabeth Gage, MBEPart of a larger example, reduced in size, old repairs and reweaving- colours muted but reds and shades of green still evident and presents well on the wall. later border and with hanging loops, later backing so unable to examine reverse. Slightly musty smell. Please see additional images for visual references to condition which forms part of this condition report.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 descriptionAll 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. 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.