A PAIR OF HISTORIC C17th FLEMISH TAPESTRY FRAGMENTS (Price for the Pair)

A pair of historic 17th Century Flemish Tapestry Fragments.

(Note: £3,800 for the pair)

Finely woven, one depicts an allegorical female figure draped in golden robes with a blue mantle, holding a staff, accompanied by a putto with bow and quiver, likely symbolising Love. The scene is set against a rich ground of foliage, with patterned side borders featuring caryatid figures. The palette of soft blues, greens, ochres, and ivory reflects the characteristic natural dyes of the Flemish weaving centres during the 17th century. This fragment, originally part of a larger hanging, demonstrates the refined artistry of the period, where allegorical and mythological subjects were favoured for aristocratic interiors.

The second C17th Fragment depicts an enthroned allegorical figure beneath a canopy, flanked by attendants and framed with scrolling foliage. Once part of a larger allegorical piece, this surviving section retains strong historical interest and decorative presence.

Dimensions: 72 x 59 cm
Provenance: The collection of Mr Nicholas Squire (1949-2024), Suffolk.
Condition: Some wear consistent with age. Colours remain warm and decorative.