A Fragmentary 17th Century Flemish Tapestry Drew Pritchard Lighting no restorations or repairs

no restorations or repairs

Two chairs measure

and regular folds of drapery

W: 48 x D: 26

H:73 W:59 (39) D:68 CM

A Fragmentary 17th Century Flemish Tapestry Drew Pritchard Lighting no restorations or repairsA large Flemish Tapestry fragment of Alexander the Great on horseback. Faded and clearly showing wear, historic repairs and roughly cut from a much larger tapestry, this rare section is a surprising survivor from the golden age and region of tapestry production. Wool and silk, animal and plant dyes, fragmented silk and cotton backing. Flemish, Circa 1680. H: 103" W: 95" H: 262 W: 241 CM. After a design by Justus van Egmont (16011674), possibly from