A fine and large flemish 17th-18th century Baroque figural tapestry “A Royal Courtship” depicting an allegorical courting scene of a young princess meeting her prince at the watchful eye of a mesmerized queen standing behind her. A young girl supports the princess’ dress train while two playful dogs roll on the ground by her feet. Her welcoming standing prince in period military uniform and all taking place in a royal garden with a verdure background with trees and plants next to a castle and a gushing two-tier figural fountain. A floral border wreath trim decorates the entire tapestry on all four sides, circa Brussels, 1700s.
Measures: Height: 103 inches (261.6 cm).
Width: 163 inches (414 cm).
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Dimensions:Height: 103 in (261.62 cm)Width: 163 in (414.02 cm)Depth: 0.13 in (3.31 mm)
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Style:Baroque(In the Style Of)
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Materials and Techniques:WoolHand-Woven
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Place of Origin:Belgium
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Period:1700-1709
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Date of Manufacture:circa 1700s
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Condition:FairRepaired: Old restorations, repairs and losses. Rewoven. Additions or alterations made to the original: Backing – Old repairs and losses throughout. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading. A beautiful and very decorative tapestry. There are some open seams, old restorations, fading and discoloration as expected on these type tapestries that are over than 200 years old. (See all images). Also see photos for uneven shape as it hangs. .
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Seller Location:Los Angeles, CA
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Reference Number:Seller: Ref.: A2162Seller: LU179626196603
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