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Large 16th-17th Century Flemish tapestry
$30,845.83
£22,000
€26,139.53
CA$42,095.70
A$46,877.36
CHF 24,397.08
MX$577,992.19
NOK 310,715.42
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An important LARGE Flemish tapestry
16th-17th century
Old Testament subject of King Solomon, standing before his tent in armour and receiving a gift of two peacocks, from an old merchant who kneels before him, behind this figure is a squire with a falcon on his wrist, also wearing a hoop upon which other birds are perched, a young boy and two ‘aides-de-camp’ stand behind the King, while in the background are horsemen following sporting pursuits, the exceptional border showing friezes symbolising the earth, water and fire.
Size 370cm x 318cm (later reduced)
Provenance
Private collection UK
Purchased at an auction of Rippon Boswell on 13
October 1973, subsequently restored by Fiona Hutton & Frances Lennard.
A comparable can be found in the Rijksmuseum -‘ God’s Covenant with Noah’ the cartoon for this tapestry was part of a set from Wawel Castle. This set was made for Margaret of Parma – her coat of arms can be seen in one of the top corners. It is worth noting that the weavers involved – the Pannemakers, were one of the most prominent workshops in the 16th century.
Large 17th Century Flemish tapestry quantityPurchase
- Dimensions:Height: 145.67 in (370 cm)Width: 125.2 in (318 cm)Depth: 0.79 in (2 cm)
- Style:Baroque (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:Textile,Hand-Woven
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:16th-17th century
- Condition:Repaired: repairs to the original weaving. Rewoven. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading. Excellent condition for age and use.
- Seller Location:Henley-on Thames, GB
- Reference Number:Seller: 37461stDibs: LU977343682662
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