Lot 1025 - A196 Decorative Arts - Thursday, 25. March 2021, 01.30 PM
ALLEGORIC TAPESTRY
Brussels, 17th century. Signed François van den Hecke (active in Brussels ca. 1625–1675).
Depiction of a young man, surrounded by Jupiter and Minerva (Wisdom), on the right: a bare-chested woman (Luxury) and a woman holding a bridle (Moderation). Framed by pillars on the sides, and the top with fruit- and flower garlands.
337 × 347 cm.
Various losses and tears, the borders, in part frayed. Significant restoration/supplement in the lower left-hand corner.
This tapestry depicts an Allegory of Human Life and says that man should follow Reason, and not Vice.
This tapestry depicts an Allegory of Human Life and says that man should follow Reason, and not Vice.
CHF 5 000 / 7 000 | (€ 5 150 / 7 220)
Sold for CHF 6 875 (including buyer’s premium)
All information is subject to change.