Lot 24
  • 24

A Flemish Tapestry panel of the bear hunt Late 16th century

Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 USD
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Description

  • height 8ft. 2in.; width 7ft. 8in.
  • 248 cm; 220 cm
a bear surrounded by hunters with spears, a palace in the distance and animals in the foreground.

Condition

With loops. Well done restoration throughout (particularly in cream-colored silk areas). Good bold colors. Within 20th Century outer guard. Lovely quality.
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