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Flemish Armorial Tapestry, Late 16th Century, Renaissance

About the Item

A Flemish armorial tapestry. Late 16th century, possibly Spanish Woven in wools, depicting the arms of the Abbasid dynasty, combined with those of Seville, beneath a plumed helmet and within ribbon-tied scrolling acanthus, the stylised strapwork borders interspersed with cabochon cartouches and flower-filled vases, the corners repeating the shields, localised areas of reweaving. Original Renaissance carpet !!! Extremely Rare. A similar one sold at Christies 2012 for 30.000.- Usd 9 ft. 4 in. x 7 ft. 5in. (280 cm. x 230 cm.) PROVENANCE : Anonymous sale, Sotheby's, New York, 29 January 1999, lot 169.
  • Dimensions:
    Width: 90.56 in (230 cm)Length: 110.24 in (280 cm)
  • Style:
    Renaissance (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Cotton,Hand-Woven
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1580
  • Condition:
    Repaired: Some small repaires due to age. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading.
  • Seller Location:
    Vienna, AT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU6023230341862
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