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A Flemish Historical Tapestry
Estimate: $8,000-$12,000
Passed
Live Auction
European Furniture and Decorative Arts
Location
Chicago
Description
A Flemish Historical Tapestry
17th Century
8 feet 3 inches x 7 feet 5 inches.
Property from the Private Collection of Merle Reskin
This lot is located in Chicago.
Condition
Tapestry is sturdy enough to hang but the fibers feel somewhat dry and brittle. Reduced from a larger tapestry. Scattered black discolorations in the sky along the top edge. Scattered negligible sewn and patched repairs. There is a visible line through the center of the lower half of the tapestry, possible from a repaired tear. Additional images are available upon request.
Provenance
Provenance:Easton and La Rocca, New York, 15 December 1978