Lot Essay
A similar, though smaller pastoral tapestry, with a border of the same design, was sold at Sotheby's, London, 26 May 1995, lot 284.
VARIOUS PROPERTIES
An Aubusson Pastoral Tapestry
IN THE MANNER OF BOUCHER, 19TH CENTURY
Details
An Aubusson Pastoral Tapestry
In the manner of Boucher, 19th Century
Depicting two young women beside a river, a youth at their feet holding a snake, within a woven foliate framework, on a wooden stretcher and later giltwood frame
96¼in. (244.5cm.) wide; 59½in. (150.5cm.) high
In the manner of Boucher, 19th Century
Depicting two young women beside a river, a youth at their feet holding a snake, within a woven foliate framework, on a wooden stretcher and later giltwood frame
96¼in. (244.5cm.) wide; 59½in. (150.5cm.) high