Floral with story of Esther in central medallion. unknown c. 1625-1675 Tapestry Dimensions: H 4'7" x W 7'8" Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: Dutch Weaving Center: unknown Ownership History: French & Co. purchased from Mrs. Boyce Thompson Schulze, New York, received 8/25/1927; sold to Mr. Edmund E. Wise 3/28/1928. French & Co. received from Mrs. Edmund E. Wise, 1/20/1949; returned, 1/12/1950. Floral with fruits & birds surrounds central wreath with medallion: Old Testament scene, possibly story of Esther (=enthroned King Ahasuerus (Xerxes/Artaxerxes) several flanking figures, in
Floral with story of Esther in central medallion. unknown c. 1625-1675 Tapestry Dimensions: H 4'7" x W 7'8" Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: Dutch Weaving Center: unknown Ownership History: French & Co. purchased from Mrs. Boyce Thompson Schulze, New York, received 8/25/1927; sold to Mr. Edmund E. Wise 3/28/1928. French & Co. received from Mrs. Edmund E. Wise, 1/20/1949; returned, 1/12/1950. Floral with fruits & birds surrounds central wreath with medallion: Old Testament scene, possibly story of Esther (=enthroned King Ahasuerus (Xerxes/Artaxerxes) several flanking figures, including Esther & Haman; 4 birds in corners (BRD) floral with 4 Evangelists (apocalyptic beasts) in center of each side Possibly same tapestry as GCPA 0181770; same design, 2 out of 4 birds & apostle figure at top have been rotated 1/2 turn; same dimensions; also notation in ledger: birds changed. Furthermore, the 2 tapestries were given the same stock sheet numbers & thus have the same provenance information (Dimitrova). Tapestry sent to I Chateauvert, 10/19/1927 for repairing (Stock sheet). French & Co. stock sheet in archive, 15178 French & Co. stock sheet in archive, 80317 Related Works: Compositionally similar tapestry: GCPA 0181770
Size: 10812px × 6900px
Photo credit: © piemags/GB24 / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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