A tapestry, "Verdure", tapestry weave, ca 280,5-290 x 432,5-436 cm, signerad ViTRA.M.R.D'AVBVSON
(Manufacture Royale d’Aubusson). After Jean-Baptiste Oudry. France first half of the 18th century. A lead seal with Bourbon's coat of arms. One of a series of six tapestries all sold at this auction. A polychrome landscape with large trees, flowers, a fountain and in the middle a hunting dog that lurks on a bird. In the background buildings. A wide border with a flower and bow vine as well as a large rocaille-like ornament in the corners. Wool and silk. Partly lined.
Possibly reduced and joined. Some wear, slightly dirty, minor stains and damages, repairs, rewoven areas.
Provenance
Private collection from a Swedish noble family.
