Lot 351 , A large mid 17th century Flemish tapestry (possibly Antwerp) depicting Samson sleeping in the lap of Delilah while one of the Philistines is cutting off his locks, after the painting by Rubens. Cut in half, then re joine

A large mid 17th century Flemish tapestry (possibly Antwerp) depicting Samson sleeping in the lap of Delilah while one of the Philistines is cutting off his locks, after the painting by Rubens. Cut in half, then re joined. possibly the top and bottom and sides also cut. The sides having two maroon curtains attached either side. 409cm wide(not including curtains). Appears to have been turned in around the edges but these have not been inspected 409 cm wide x 208cm high Provenance- Brede Place, East Sussex, a former residence of the Frewen family from 1712-1936.
£2,000-3,000

Condition:
The tapestry has been cut down from a larger tapestry. It is in need of specialist conservation cleaning and needs repairing.

Sold for £2,000