Sale 9614
New York
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29 - 30 March 2001
Price realised
USD 588
Estimate
A BRUSSELS TAPESTRY FRAGMENT PILLOW The Tapestry late 17th/early 18th century Comprising two panels sewn together, one depicting Diana, emblematic of Chastity, opposing Venus, emblematic of Love, before a leafy vine-filled background with bearded term figures 25½in. (65cm.) high, 31½in. (80cm.) wide
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