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A CARRIAGE CUSHION, tapestry weave, "the Annunciation", ca 47,5-49,5 x 96,5-97,5 cm, Scania (Sweden)

Estimate
15 000 - 18 000 SEK
1 330 - 1 590 EUR
1 370 - 1 640 USD
Hammer price
15 000 SEK
Purchasing info
A CARRIAGE CUSHION, tapestry weave, "the Annunciation", ca 47,5-49,5 x 96,5-97,5 cm, Scania (Sweden)

first half of the 19th century. Probably Harjagers or Torna district. A dark brown ground with a polychrome stylized pattern of two wreaths with the Annunciation scene crowned by angels and surrounded by a variety of flowers.

Some wear, slightly dirty, minor stains and repairs. Repaired ends.

Literature

Compare with Gammal Allmogeslöjd från Malmöhus Län utgifven af Länets Hemslöjdsförening, Flamskväfnader, Häftet 5, Malmö 1919, colour plates 217, 270.