Lot 8
  • 8

A Franco-Flemish tapestry 17th century

Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description

  • wool
  • height 9 ft. 4 in.; width 10 ft. 5 in.
  • 284 cm, 318 cm
possibly depicting Esther brought before King Ahasuerus.

Condition

Lined. Good colors with minor fading. Reduced. Upper and lower selvage lacking. Restored throughout (well done), including some dark outlines around figures.
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