British & Continental Auction | December 6, 2024
Fri, Dec 6, 2024 10:00AM EST
Lot 1542
Aubusson 'Landscape with Cranes' Wool and Silk Tapestry
Estimate: $8,000 - $12,000
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Aubusson, late 17th-18th century, depicting landscape with foreground of lush vegetation and two cranes, background with several structures, border with flowers, fruit, birds, and bows, with addorsed putti at top and bottom and cartouche with domed palace and fountain at center left and right, 96 × 71 in. (8 ft. x 5 ft. 11 in.)
Provenance: Before 1953, acquired by Edna King Reckendorfer [or Reckdorf] (Mrs. Louis J. Grumbach) of New York, NY;
1953, gift of Edna King Reckendorfer to the Brooklyn Museum;
Property from the Brooklyn Museum
Exhibition History:
Martin's Department Store, Fulton Street, Brooklyn, NY, loaned for display, July 8 - July 21, 1958.
Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, NY, President's Reception, May 25 - June 4, 1956.
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Before 1953, acquired by Edna King Reckendorfer [or Reckdorf] (Mrs. Louis J. Grumbach) of New York, NY;
1953, gift of Edna King Reckendorfer to the Brooklyn Museum;
Property from the Brooklyn Museum
overall fading and soiling, overall scattered surface losses and probable restoration, partial linen border with tears and stains
