A Flemish Mythological Tapestry, Brussels or Oudenaarde mid 18th Century

woven with central equestrian figures, the lady holding a falcon, flanked by a young man seated in front of a formal fountain and another standing, with a kneeling attendant with hounds in the foreground, within a woodland setting, within a four-sided gold and red frame pattern border with stylised clasp corners, later brown banded selvedge

Some repairs to the borders and inner bands. There are some areas of repair, which are largely to the areas of silk highlights. For example see the sky, where repairs are visible as different colours within sky clearly visible. Small split to sky and some warps visible. Silk repairs which are lighter in colour have been used as highlight to the horse flank and the clothing highlights of the figures. Repairs to the borders in areas, visible as different colours. Green foliage in good overall condition. This tapestry is lined with old linen and attached with hessian strip across the top. There are no old hoops. It is recommended that Velcro be added for hanging purposes in the future. Overall good condition and colour. Very striking and decorative tapestry. Balanced colour and composition.
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