Furniture, Works of Art & Clocks - 8th January 2020

Lot 35

A 17th century Flemish verdure tapestry

Estimate £6,000 - £8,000 | Hammer £3000

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Description

A 17th century Flemish verdure tapestry, woven with various birds, including a pair of herons and a parrot, in a wooded river landscape with a bridge, in the distance an abbey and various buildings, with a ribbon tied fruit and foliage border, 280 x 409.5cm.

Provenance:

Christie's South Kensington, European Furniture, Works of Art, Tapestries & Carpets, 5th April 2005, lot 118.

Property of a Lady.