European Furniture, Silver & Ceramics

Property of a Private New York Collector

A Brussels Mythological Tapestry, First Half 18th Century

Lot Closed

April 12, 02:11 PM GMT

Estimate

8,000 - 12,000 USD

Lot Details

Description

Property of a Private New York Collection

A Brussels Mythological Tapestry, First Half 18th Century

The exterior border monogrammed BB centered by a shield (the Brussels townmark), and D.A

silk and wool

11 ft 6 1/2 in. by 8 ft 3 2/1 in.; 3.5 by 2.5m.

Vojtech Blau, New York

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