16th Century Bishop and Court Tapestry

An important Franco-Flemish tapestry, 16th century, late Gothic…
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An important Franco-Flemish tapestry, 16th century, late Gothic period depicting a Bishop surrounded by Royal court figures in Tudor dress within an architectural setting, set in a woven line border, 84 cm high x 186 cm wide, the size of the work suggest this piece could have been made as a sample for a larger work, perhaps a larger betrothal scene. For similar see: Christie's Fine European Furniture, Tapestries and Carpets, London, 16 November 2000, The Property of a Gentleman, lot 111

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