Lot 52
  • 52

A Small Flemish Verdure Fragment 18th century and later

Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • Approximately: 123cm. high, 128cm. wide; 4ft., 4ft. 2in.
woven with rowan berried branches and foliage, incorporating perching parrot, and two flying birds against the blue sky, without border, later selvedge

Condition

This tapestry has a linen lining. It has Velcro attached across the top edge for hanging purposes. It has a new blue and red banded four-sided woven selvedge. Good overall and stable condition with some repairs commensurate with age. Charming detail of the flying birds. Good colour balance. Decorative piece of versatile size.
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