Lot 1019* - A210 Decorative Arts - Thursday, 19. September 2024, 02.00 PM
BIBLICAL TAPESTRY "ISRAELITES CARRYING THE ARK OF THE COVENANT"
Flanders, 2nd half of the 16th century.
Depiction of a courtly society in a park, in the background the procession of the Israelites with the Ark of the Covenant and architectural elements. A wide, richly decorated border with allegorical figures, architectural elements, garlands of flowers, tendrils and fruit as well as geometric friezes.
310 × ca. 420 cm.
Repairs. Supplements. Tears. Partly faded. Verso with backing.
Provenance:
- From Piercy (according to the seller).
- Swiss private collection, acquired on October 22, 1956.
Provenance:
- From Piercy (according to the seller).
- Swiss private collection, acquired on October 22, 1956.
CHF 8 000 / 12 000 | (€ 8 250 / 12 370)
Sold for CHF 9 375 (including buyer’s premium)
All information is subject to change.