A Continental Wool Tapestry Depicting Exotic Birds in a Landscape with a Pagoda
A Continental Wool Tapestry Depicting Exotic Birds in a Landscape with a Pagoda
17TH/18TH CENTURY
8 feet 9 inches x 16 feet 9 inches.
European Furniture & Decorative Arts
The tapestry is in overall very good condition and attractive, the thread is still supple and the weaving strong. The details and tones of green and blue are strong, however, there is one areas just to the left of the pagoda that appears to be bleached or lacking color. Some warps have been replaced and this is noticeable at the intersections (see additional images). The border is in excellent condition, no apparent repairs. The work is linen-backed.
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A Continental Wool Tapestry Depicting Exotic Birds in a Landscape with a Pagoda
17TH/18TH CENTURY
8 feet 9 inches x 16 feet 9 inches.
European Furniture & Decorative Arts
The tapestry is in overall very good condition and attractive, the thread is still supple and the weaving strong. The details and tones of green and blue are strong, however, there is one areas just to the left of the pagoda that appears to be bleached or lacking color. Some warps have been replaced and this is noticeable at the intersections (see additional images). The border is in excellent condition, no apparent repairs. The work is linen-backed.