Tapestry - 83 cm - 108 cm - Tapestry fragment depicting Mercury

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17th-century Flemish tapestry fragment depicting Mercury
Wool, ca. 1650–1700

A decorative fragment of a 17th-century Flemish verdure tapestry, depicting Mercury with his winged helmet and caduceus, set against a richly woven woodland landscape with architectural details. Worked in wool, showing the characteristic blue-green foliage and red and golden highlights of the period. The piece was most likely produced in one of the major tapestry centres of Oudenaarde or Brussels. Age-related wear and historic repairs; later backing for stability.

H. 83 cm | W. 108 cm.

In fair condition: various (old) restorations and traces of wear. Lining on the reverse to which the tapestry is attached, and the borders of later date.

17th-century Flemish tapestry fragment depicting Mercury
Wool, ca. 1650–1700

A decorative fragment of a 17th-century Flemish verdure tapestry, depicting Mercury with his winged helmet and caduceus, set against a richly woven woodland landscape with architectural details. Worked in wool, showing the characteristic blue-green foliage and red and golden highlights of the period. The piece was most likely produced in one of the major tapestry centres of Oudenaarde or Brussels. Age-related wear and historic repairs; later backing for stability.

H. 83 cm | W. 108 cm.

In fair condition: various (old) restorations and traces of wear. Lining on the reverse to which the tapestry is attached, and the borders of later date.

Details

Era
1400-1900
Specific region of origin
Flanders
Title additional information
Tapestry fragment depicting Mercury
No. of items
1
Material
Wool
Country of Origin
Belgium
Style
Antique
Height
83 cm
Width
108 cm
Condition
Fair condition - heavily used & with possibly minor parts missing
Estimated period
1650-1700
The NetherlandsVerified
72
Objects sold
Private

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