Pillowcase,
Hamburg, Germany, c. 57 x 55 cm, beginning of the 17th century, c. 6 warp threads per cm of undyed wool as well as wool and silk pattern wefts, the scene reproduced in the tapestry depicts David and Bathsheba at her bath, large border frame with depictions of tufts of flowers and fruits and virtues, a popular theme of that time, these pieces were manufactured in series and often offered as a gift on special occasions, colours slightly faded, otherwise good condition, mounted on a frame. (MA) Lit.: Heinrich Göbel, Wandteppiche, Die Germanischen und Slavischen Länder, vol. 1 and 2; European Post-Medieval Tapestries in the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
16.09.2014 - 12:00
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EUR 5,000.- to EUR 6,000.-
Pillowcase,
Hamburg, Germany, c. 57 x 55 cm, beginning of the 17th century, c. 6 warp threads per cm of undyed wool as well as wool and silk pattern wefts, the scene reproduced in the tapestry depicts David and Bathsheba at her bath, large border frame with depictions of tufts of flowers and fruits and virtues, a popular theme of that time, these pieces were manufactured in series and often offered as a gift on special occasions, colours slightly faded, otherwise good condition, mounted on a frame. (MA) Lit.: Heinrich Göbel, Wandteppiche, Die Germanischen und Slavischen Länder, vol. 1 and 2; European Post-Medieval Tapestries in the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
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| Auction: | Oriental Carpets, Textiles and Tapestries |
| Auction type: | Saleroom auction |
| Date: | 16.09.2014 - 12:00 |
| Location: | Vienna | Palais Dorotheum |
| Exhibition: | 11.09. - 16.09.2014 |