FINE AUBUSSON ALLEGORICAL TAPESTRY.

FINE AUBUSSON ALLEGORICAL TAPESTRY. 2nd half 18th century, France. Depicting a royal personage in blue holding a scepter in his right hand, seated in a fanciful chariot drawn by a pair of horses, the rider blowing S-shaped horn announcing the royal arrival, accompanied by military and secular attendants; the procession being viewed by children on a balcony of a chateau in the background. All within a deep blue border wrought with dense floral vinery and sprays, the corners woven with leafy sprays. The tapestry is accompanied by the description of cosmetic repairs and a letter from the Metropolitan Museum of Art, N.Y., N.Y. from the Supervising Curator of the Antonio Ratti Textile Center. SIZE: 9’3-1/2″ x 11’3″. CONDITION: With small professional restorations and applied with new linen liner and hanging rings. Very good overall with no brittle areas observed. 9-99278 (25,000-35,000)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - August 2010

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2098	$0.00	FINE AUBUSSON ALLEGORICAL TAPESTRY. 2nd half 18th century, France. Depicting a royal personage in blue holding a scepter in his right hand, seated in a fanciful chariot drawn by a pair of horses, the rider blowing S-shaped horn announcing the royal arrival, accompanied by military and secular attendants; the procession being viewed by children on a balcony of a chateau in the background. All within a deep blue border wrought with dense floral vinery and sprays, the corners woven with leafy sprays. The tapestry is accompanied by the description of cosmetic repairs and a letter from the Metropolitan Museum of Art, N.Y., N.Y. from the Supervising Curator of the Antonio Ratti Textile Center. SIZE: 9’3-1/2″ x 11’3″. CONDITION: With small professional restorations and applied with new linen liner and hanging rings. Very good overall with no brittle areas observed. 9-99278 (25,000-35,000) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - August 2010 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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