Lot Essay
A related tapestry, in a private collection in Paris, is illustrated in D. Boccara, Les belles heures de la tapisserie, Italy, 1971, p. 75
Various Properties
A BRUSSELS GAMEPARK TAPESTRY, from the series of The Story of La Paloma, woven in wools, with kermesse of dancing figures hailing the approach of a king, the broad border with figures and lovers interspersed with flowering fruits and between flowerhead-filled ribbon-scrolled borders, restorations and areas of re-weaving, circa 1590
Details
A BRUSSELS GAMEPARK TAPESTRY, from the series of The Story of La Paloma, woven in wools, with kermesse of dancing figures hailing the approach of a king, the broad border with figures and lovers interspersed with flowering fruits and between flowerhead-filled ribbon-scrolled borders, restorations and areas of re-weaving, circa 1590
9ft. 9in. x 12ft. 11in.
9ft. 9in. x 12ft. 11in.