Flemish verdure tapestry,
Belgium, c. 310 x 315 cm, end of the 16th/beginning of the 17th century, depiction of Rinaldo and Armida in a garden with a pagoda in the background, with auricular and strapwork cartouche on the border, the carpet is reduced in width with some reworking, later trimmed with a velvet border on the sides and mounted on fabric. (MA)
Provenance:
Until 1950 ownership of Swedish Count and stadtholder Hans Gotthard Wachtmeister (1874-1950). In 1950 the tapestry was inherited by his daughter. Currently in Swedish private ownership.
28.02.2018 - 16:00
- Starting bid:
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EUR 5,000.-
Flemish verdure tapestry,
Belgium, c. 310 x 315 cm, end of the 16th/beginning of the 17th century, depiction of Rinaldo and Armida in a garden with a pagoda in the background, with auricular and strapwork cartouche on the border, the carpet is reduced in width with some reworking, later trimmed with a velvet border on the sides and mounted on fabric. (MA)
Provenance:
Until 1950 ownership of Swedish Count and stadtholder Hans Gotthard Wachtmeister (1874-1950). In 1950 the tapestry was inherited by his daughter. Currently in Swedish private ownership.
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| Auction: | Oriental Carpets, Textiles and Tapestries |
| Auction type: | Saleroom auction |
| Date: | 28.02.2018 - 16:00 |
| Location: | Vienna | Palais Dorotheum |
| Exhibition: | 22.02. - 28.02.2018 |