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An 18th century carriage cushion, "Den innelykta fågeln", tapestry weave, ca 52 x 67 cm, Scania (Sweden)

Estimate
12 000 - 15 000 SEK
1 070 - 1 340 EUR
1 100 - 1 370 USD
Hammer price
12 000 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
An 18th century carriage cushion, "Den innelykta fågeln", tapestry weave, ca 52 x 67 cm, Scania (Sweden)

Last quarter of the 18th century. Probably Harjagers or Torna district. A dark brown ground with a polychrome stylized pattern of two wreaths with a bird and flowers surrounded by a variety of flowers. With mounting ca 59 x 76 cm.

Mounted. Partly worn, minor repairs.

Literature

Compare with "Gammal allmogeslöjd från Malmöhus län", utgifven af Länets Hemslöjdsförening, Flamskväfnader, edition nr 5, Malmö 1919, colour plates 218, 271.