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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.


 

  • Period: 16-17th Century
    • Price: £18,000.00
    • €21,749 Euro
    • $22,759 US Dollar
  • Location: Oxfordshire
    • Dimensions: H: 370cm (145.67in)
    • W: 318cm (125.20in)
    • D: 0cm (0.00in)