A tapestry, "Verdure", tapestry weave, ca 300-307 x 500,5-506 cm, signerad VIT*M*R*D'AUBVSSON
(Manufacture Royale d’Aubusson). After Jean-Baptiste Oudry. France first half of the 18th century. A damaged lead seal with Bourbon's coat of arms comes with this lot. One of a series of six tapestries all sold at this auction. A polychrome landscape with large trees, flowers, a ruin and in the middle two hunting dogs chasing a hare. In the background a fortified castle. 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.
Some wear, slightly dirty, minor stains and damages, repairs, rewoven areas.
Saleroom notice
A damaged lead seal with Bourbon's coat of arms comes with this lot.
Provenance
Private collection from a Swedish noble family.
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Textile,
folk art, embroidered, dated 1943. ca 80 x 53.
Current bid
1 000 SEK
2d 22h
Estimate
3 000 SEK