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EARLY 18TH CENTURY AUBUSSON TAPESTRY, ALLEGORY OF SUMMER

Offered by: Julia Boston Antiques

Description
EARLY 18TH CENTURY AUBUSSON TAPESTRY, ALLEGORY OF SUMMER
Depicting Ceres seated on a plinth whilst figures around her gather flowers; making garlands and filling baskets to celebrate the harvest. A putti flies overhead
Surrounded by a later double plain border in blue/green and yellow. Woven in wool and silk and backed in linen.  France c. 1720.
The colours predominantly green, yellow and red, the tapestry is in good condition.

HEIGHT: 191 cm (75¼")
WIDTH: 238 cm (93¾")

More Information

Origin:	France
Period:	18th Century
Materials:	Woven wool and silk backed with linen
Condition:	Good. The border is later and the tapestry has most probably been reduced in size the overall condition is good with minor restoration normal for it's age
Creation Date:	Circa 1720
Styles / Movements:	Traditional, Louis XIV
Dealer Reference #:	3004
Incollect Reference #:	306225

Dimensions

W.	93.7 in;	H.	75.2 in;
W.	238 cm;	H.	191 cm;

Message from Seller:

Julia Boston Antiques, established over 30 years ago in London, specializes in fine European antiques and decoration, with a particular focus on 18th and 19th century French furniture. Located on King's Road, it has become a destination for interior designers, architects, and collectors from around the world. For more information, contact 4402076106783 or email info@juliaboston.com.

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