Lot 93 , A Flemish narrative Old Testament Biblical tapestry fragment, possibly Oudenaarde, late 16th Century, 93 x 64in. unframed.

A Flemish narrative Old Testament Biblical tapestry fragment, possibly Oudenaarde, late 16th Century, woven with fragmentary scenes from the Story of Joseph, the elder son of the Hebrew patriarch Jacob and Rachel, 93 x 64in. unframed.
Estimate £1,000-1,500

Condition; with reweaves and repairs, later outer banded selvedge);Some lovely early weaving and detail of the faces and some of the garments."


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Sold for £1,600