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BRUSSELS, SECOND HALF 16TH CENTURY
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A FLEMISH EXOTIC VERDURE TAPESTRY
BRUSSELS, SECOND HALF 16TH CENTURY
Woven in wools and silks, depicting exotic birds in a wooded river landscape, within an elaborate pergola border decorated with allegorical figures, exotic birds and flower-filled vases between strapwork bands set with masks, the blue outer slip with Brussels town mark and remains of weaver's signature, and with initials 'MC' to the top, reduced in height by circa 6 in. folding along the lower edge of the field
10 ft. (305 cm.) high; 7 ft. 7 in. (231 cm.) wide
BRUSSELS, SECOND HALF 16TH CENTURY
Woven in wools and silks, depicting exotic birds in a wooded river landscape, within an elaborate pergola border decorated with allegorical figures, exotic birds and flower-filled vases between strapwork bands set with masks, the blue outer slip with Brussels town mark and remains of weaver's signature, and with initials 'MC' to the top, reduced in height by circa 6 in. folding along the lower edge of the field
10 ft. (305 cm.) high; 7 ft. 7 in. (231 cm.) wide
Special notice
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 15% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.
Sale room notice
This tapestry is from a Collection formed in the 1950s under the guidance of the famous furniture historian, author and advisor R.W. Symonds (1889-1958). Some of this Collection was sold at Christie's London 24 November 2005, lots 80-93. It is likely that R.W. Symonds was responsible for the purchase of this lot.