Brunk Auctions
Live Auction

Premier Catalog Auction - Session II

Fri, Nov 16, 2018 09:00AM EST
Lot 883

Aubusson Historical Tapestry

Estimate: $5,000 - $7,000

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$100 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $200
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,000
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000

mid to late 17th century, depicting Helena (mother of Roman Emperor Constantine the Great) on one of her many pilgrimages, wool with silk accents, later binding and backing, 7 ft. 3 in. x 7 ft. 6 in.; lot accompanied with copy of 2005 receipt for $40,000 from Loom and Weave, New York, New York

Condition

areas of losses, abrasions and reweaving especially to her dress and figures on right side, extensive fading, some patches

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