A Flemish Game Park Tapestry, Oudenaarde late 16th century

woven with foreground figure of elegant lady and gentleman with attendants, with further figures and hunt in the landscape background, with château and hills extending into the distance, within a deep and elaborate compartmentalised four-sided border

This tapestry has old linen lining. Old hoops across the top. It is recommended that Velcro be added for hanging purposes in the future. The colours are more vibrant, crisper and more attractive in reality, than they appear in the catalogue photograph. Balanced colour overall. There are old repairs in areas, for example the visible lighter areas along the top edge of the sky and and some old rewoven areas, for example along the lower edge. Tapestry in stable condition, with decorative border. Balanced composition and good size. Attractive tapestry.
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