Lot 264 , A Mortlake tapestry, depicting a mythological scene 'Les Amours de Venus et Adonis', first designed by Francis Cleyn in the 17th century for Mortlake

A Mortlake tapestry, depicting a mythological scene 'Les Amours de Venus et Adonis', first designed by Francis Cleyn in the 17th century for Mortlake, early 18th century,
depicting a classical mythological scene with the figure of Venus mourning Adonis lying against her in a clearing near a ruin, with a winged Cupid and two seated dogs looking on, the tapestry designed with an ornate wide framed swagged botanical border, 401cm x 266cm
£3,000-5,000

Sold for £3,000