Lot 17
  • 17

A Flemish Historical Tapestry Fragment Early 17th century

Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description

  • height 5 ft. 10 1/2 in.; width 9 ft. 2 1/2 in.
  • 179 cm; 281 cm
depicting the storming of a city

Condition

Lined with loops. Reduced. Later selvage. Restorations throughout. Some piecing. Some splits (particularly in sky). Faded
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