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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
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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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