A French Aubusson tapestry, circa 1680, a verdure tapestry with two small figures harvesting in the centre within broad foliate borders, wool and silk, later lined, 280cm x 318cm

Provenance: Belgian Diplomatic Service (bears label) and Coton Hall. Bought from Joanna Booth in 2010

Condition Report
Some old repairs and fading although colours still strong. This has been re-backed in 2010 and was bought retail from the London tapestries dealer Joanna Booth

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