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427
19TH C. FRENCH MYTHOLOGICAL SCENE TAPESTRY
Estimate:
$4,000 - $6,000
Sold
$4,750
Live Auction
September Fine Estates
Description
French, late 19th century. Mythogical scene tapestry depicting two gentlemen in uniform, possibly Aristotle and Alexander the Great, greeting two maidens in a landscape while cupid looks on, contained within a scrolling acanthus border with anthemion corners, apparently unmarked.

Approximate dimensions: h. 104", w. 116".
Condition
Later outer brown border and backing, reduced in size, previous repairs/restoration, fading and staining, fabric is supple and not brittle.