MID-16TH CENTURY, POSSIBLY AUDENARDE

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A FLEMISH LARGE LEAF VERDURE TAPESTRY
MID-16TH CENTURY, POSSIBLY AUDENARDE
Woven in wools, depicting birds within deeply scrolling foliage, the gothic architectural border with fleur-de-lys bosses, cherubs and fruiting foliage, within a purple outer slip, restored cuts, areas of reweaving and restorations of which some are discoloured
130 in. (330 cm.) high; 174 in. (442 cm.) wide

Exhibited

Poznan, Muzeum Narodowe, to whom on loan since 2002.

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Lot Essay

This tapestry forms part of an unusual sub-group of large leaf verdure tapestries that incorporate an architectural frame with spike-bosses or finials protruding into the main field. Superimposed over the large leaves are more delicate flowers and birds. A tapestry with similar vases incorporated into the frame was sold anonymously, Sotheby's, Monaco, 25 June 1984, lot 3239. This latter panel is described as bearing a weaver's signature and is attributed to Enghien or Grammont, two centers known to have woven large leaf verdures.

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