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A good set of eight (6+2) 18th century-style mahogany ladderback dining chairs having drop-in floral needlework tapestry seatsIn the auctioneer's opinion these chairs are modern reproductions and are probably no more than 30-40 years old. The condition is reasonable, there are no major problems and they have a good look about them. There are scratches, scuffs and marks commensurate with usage around the legs etc.
A IMPRESSIVE AND VIBRANT MYTHICAL FLEMISH TAPESTRY SHOWING A SCENE FROM THE AENEID,early to mid 18th century,woven in rich wools and some golden threads, depicting a scene from Book Four of the Aeneid, the bare breasted Queen Dido, Queen of Carthage, having just fainted is bourne away by her attendants, all in eastern dress and headwear, meanwhile to the right, the father of Rome, Aeneas, turning to take command of his forces, set against a backdrop of verdant landscapes with Carthage in the distance, including abundant details of village figures, tents, soldiers and various natural forms, 338cm x 243cm Footnotes:Provenance: Property of a LadyLiterary sources:The story of Aeneas' return to the fleet is rarely depicted as told in the Aeneid Book IV. Virgil describes how Dido faints upon hearing that her lover is leaving Carthage but in the tradition of Western Art, she is typically shown standing or sitting on a throne. Here, the artist has shown her exactly as Virgil described her:His medium dictis sermonem abrumpit, et aurasaegra fugit, seque ex oculis avertit et aufert,linquens multa metu cunctantem et multa parantemdicere. Suscipiunt famulae, conlapsaque membramarmoreo referunt thalamo stratisque reponunt.At pius Aeneas, quamquam lenire dolentemsolando cupit et dictis avertere curas,multa gemens magnoque animum labefactus amore,iussa tamen divom exsequitur, classemque revisit.Abruptly, she stopped mid speech, sick at heart she fled, turning herself away from Aneneas' gaze, as she left, he tried fearfullyto talk and reassure her but in vain. Her attendants bore her away to her chamber as she faintedSo that she might rest her weary limbs.But Aeneas, mindful of his duty, however much he wished to turn to herand console such intense misery with words of comfort,even though his soul was heavy with love for her,nothing would persuade him away from the divine task in hand.And so he resumed command of the fleet.Literature: T.C Williams, Virgil, The Aeneidl Houghton Mifflin Co. Boston, 1910This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: TPTP Lot will be moved to an offsite storage location (Cadogan Tate, Auction House Services, 241 Acton Lane, London NW10 7NP, UK) and will only be available for collection from this location at the date stated in the catalogue. Please note transfer and storage charges will apply to any lots not collected after 14 calendar days from the auction date.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A French second quarter 18th century tapestrywoven in wool and silk threads, the whole depicting an exotic scene with palm trees in the middle distance and a male holding a parasol as he is bourne in a litter by two males, after cartoons by Albert Eckhout and Frans Post based on 'Le Roi porte par deux maures' from the Gobelins sets called 'Anciennes Indes' produced between 1687-1730, lacking its border and probably reduced in size271cm x 264cmFootnotes:ProvenancePreviously forming part of a collection at an historic French propertyThe treasure of Dutch BrazilThe series of tapestries -now known as Les Aciennes Indes, were created in 1687 by weavers of the French royal Gobelins manufactory. The cartoons used for the production of these tapestries were produced by two Dutch artists - Albert Eckhout and Frans Post. The cartoons were presented to Louis XIV as part of a large collection as a representation of the exoticism and wonder of the New World (more specifically the territories of Dutch-held Eastern Brazil).The artists who produced the cartoons had made an expedition to Brazil between 1637 and 1644. They documented their findings in a series of drawings and paintings, with Eckhout focussing on the humans, animals and flora and fauna of the region while Post focussed almost exclusively on landscapes.Literature'Le Cheval Rayé': A French Tapestry Portraying Dutch Brazil, Charissa Bremer-DavidThe J. Paul Getty Museum Journal , 1994, Vol. 22 (1994), pp. 21-29, Published by: J. Paul Getty TrustThis lot is subject to the following lot symbols: TPTP Lot will be moved to an offsite storage location (Cadogan Tate, Auction House Services, 241 Acton Lane, London NW10 7NP, UK) and will only be available for collection from this location at the date stated in the catalogue. Please note transfer and storage charges will apply to any lots not collected after 14 calendar days from the auction date.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A Flemish 17th century historical tapestrypossibly Van Maelsack Atelier Bruxellesdepicting the impressive figure of Alexander the Great astride his horse Bucephalus, a battle scene in the middle distance, the elaborate border on brown ground with intricate floral wreaths supported by four putti, signature visible to left hand side,342cm x 318cmFootnotes:ProvenancePreviously forming part of a collection at an historic French propertyThis lot is subject to the following lot symbols: TPTP Lot will be moved to an offsite storage location (Cadogan Tate, Auction House Services, 241 Acton Lane, London NW10 7NP, UK) and will only be available for collection from this location at the date stated in the catalogue. Please note transfer and storage charges will apply to any lots not collected after 14 calendar days from the auction date.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
An impressive Flemish, 18th century armorial tapestryde Vos Workshop, Brussels, manufactured by d'Aubusson Royal Tapisserie, Francethe whole woven with bright blue, red and golden wool, depicting four putti raising a rich red canopy aloft , bearing a crown of the top and an emblem beneath, possibly showing the Insignia of a knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece of Spain, stitched in bottom right border 'DEVOS' stitched in bottom centre border 'B 'heart symbol' B' -the symbol of Brussels, 319cm x 243cmFootnotes:ProvenancePreviously forming part of a collection at an historic French propertyDe Vos Workshop: The workshop of de Vos (specifically under Judocus de Vos) was the largest Flemish tapestry workshop at the start of the 18th century. The workshop had 12 looms and approximately 35 tapestry weavers (put into context the second largest workshop at the time only had eight looms). Judocus de Vos produced many tapestries commissioned to depict events from the War of the Spanish Succession -which would make sense of the iconography in this particular armorial tapestry.The Distinguished order of the Golden Fleece:This Catholic order of chivalry was founded in Bruges by Philip the Good, Duke of Burgandy 1430 to commemorate his marriage to Isabella of Portugal. The order now exists under two different strands - the Spanish branch and the Austrian branch. The separation took place after the Spanish War of Succession. The Spanish branch of the order in particular has often been referred to as the highest historic order of Chivalry in the world.Literature:Brussels Tapestry Producer Judocus de Vos (1661/62-1734)—New Data and Design Attributions, KOENRAAD BROSENS, Studies in the Decorative Arts, Vol. 9, No. 2 (SPRING-SUMMER 2002), University of Chicago PressThis lot is subject to the following lot symbols: TPTP Lot will be moved to an offsite storage location (Cadogan Tate, Auction House Services, 241 Acton Lane, London NW10 7NP, UK) and will only be available for collection from this location at the date stated in the catalogue. Please note transfer and storage charges will apply to any lots not collected after 14 calendar days from the auction date.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Graham Sutherland O.M. (British, 1903-1980)Crucifixion chalk and ball-point pen on paper28 x 20cm (11 x 7 7/8in).with a further chalk drawing of the legs and chest of the crucified figure, to the reverse of the sheet, by the same handFootnotes:ProvenanceReverend Dr Richard DaveyPrivate Collection, U.K.The present lot is believed to be one of a series made by Sutherland in preparation of his painting of 1946, The Crucifixion at St Matthew's Church, Northampton, which led to his later commission of the tapestry Christ in Glory in the Tetramorph at Coventry Cathedral, unveiled in March 1962.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ARAR Goods subject to Artists Resale Right Additional Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A printed cotton tapestry, reproduction of Les Vendanges (a copy of an original tapestry in a museum in Paris, Musee de Cluny) the tapestry is fully lined. Measurements 179x116cm. Label on back reads "Cette reproduction de tapisserie realised a la main dans Notre atelier s'intitule Les Vendanges. L'original best conserve Au Musee de Cluny Paris, et it a tee tissue au XV eStecle. Cet examplaire est le numero KC96. MADE IN FRANCE. CR good condition, no visible damage - cost £350 retail

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