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A tapestry, “La poesie pastoral”, tapestry weave, ca 251,5 x 283 cm, after Boucher, France 18th century.

Estimate
30 000 - 40 000 SEK
2 850 - 3 800 EUR
2 990 - 3 990 USD
Hammer price
42 000 SEK
Purchasing info
For condition report contact specialist
Christopher Stålhandske
Stockholm
Christopher Stålhandske
Head Specialist Carpets, textiles and Islamic works of art
+46 (0)708 19 12 58
A tapestry, “La poesie pastoral”, tapestry weave, ca 251,5 x 283 cm, after Boucher, France 18th century.

A polychrome pastoral scene with trees, flowers and a shepherdess playing flute for two sheep. Inscriptions: "Pastorum Carmina Ludo" and "La Poesie Pastorale". A border with flowers and in the corners a crown. Wool and silk. Lined.

Some partly hard wear, slightly dirty, restored, repairs, additions, damages. The border is possibly from another tapestry from the 18th century.

Provenance

Private collection from a Swedish noble family.