A large Flemish verdure tapestry Probably 18th century
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Description
A large Flemish verdure tapestry Probably 18th century
(10.4 ft. x 8.8 ft.)
Depicting a hawk in a forest clearing, with floral border.
(10.4 ft. x 8.8 ft.)
125 in. x 105 1/2 in.
Condition
125 in. x 105 1/2 in; overall retaining nice color; with expected signs of wear commensurate with age and use: various visible mends to tears and losses throughout, some scattered occasional holes and loss to some threads which has created a few separations to seams (including to lower left border and to upper border), some scattered areas of discoloration; one circular dark stain to lower right corner; the tapestry is mounted to canvas backing (with some rippling to front of tapestry), with a heavier duty fabric at upper edge for mounting purposes- this strip with some tearing evident, likely from previous mounting / display technique- some holes at upper edge of tapestry and backing consistent with mounting using screws or nails.
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A large Flemish verdure tapestry Probably 18th century
Estimate $5,000 - $7,000
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