Large 17Th Century Flemish Tapestry
Stock No
3746
2012
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Item Description
An important LARGE Flemish tapestry
16th-17th century
Old Testament subject of King Solomon, standing before his tent in armour and receiving a gift of two peacocks, from an old merchant who kneels before him, behind this figure is a squire with a falcon on his wrist, also wearing a hoop upon which other birds are perched, a young boy and two ‘aides-de-camp’ stand behind the King, while in the background are horsemen following sporting pursuits, the exceptional border showing friezes symbolising the earth, water and fire.
Size 370cm x 318cm (later reduced)
Provenance
Private collection UK
Purchased at an auction of Rippon Boswell on 13
October 1973, subsequently restored by Fiona Hutton & Frances Lennard.
A comparable can be found in the Rijksmuseum -‘ God’s Covenant with Noah’ the cartoon for this tapestry was part of a set from Wawel Castle. This set was made for Margaret of Parma – her coat of arms can be seen in one of the top corners. It is worth noting that the weavers involved – the Pannemakers, were one of the most prominent workshops in the 16th century.
Item Info
Seller
Seller Location
Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, Oxfordshire
Item Dimensions
H: 370cm W: 318cm
Period
16-17th Century
Item Location
United Kingdom
Seller Location
Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, Oxfordshire
Item Location
United Kingdom
Seller Contact No
+44 (0)1491 818127
+44 (0)7900 688330
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