Lot 533A
  • 533A

A French New Testament Biblical Tapestry Fragment, possibly Gobelins, with metal-thread, depicting Christ and cherubs mid 18th century

Estimate
300 - 500 GBP
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Description

  • wool tapestry weave, metal-thread woven highlights
  • approximately 162cm high, 150cm. wide; 5ft. 4in., 4ft. 11in.
woven in silk with metal-thread highlights, centred with figure of Christ, with cherub heads in each corner, and with partial weaver's initials in the lower right corner, VRBOR

Condition

Fragment. Distressed edges with some splits. Weak structurally. Interesting historic piece. Photographs available from the department (Gina.Tammaro@sothebys.com)
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