Lot 1015 - A194 Mobilier, Porcelaine & Décoration - jeudi, 24. septembre 2020, 10h00
ALLEGORIC TAPESTRY
Brussels, 17th century. Signed François van den Hecke (active in Brussels ca. 1625–1675).
Depiction of a young man, surrounded by Jupiter and Minerva (Wisdom), on the right: a bare-chested woman (Luxury) and a woman holding a bridle (Moderation). Framed by pillars on the sides, and the top with fruit- and flower garlands.
337 × 347 cm.
Various losses and tears, the borders, in part frayed. Significant restoration/supplement in the lower left-hand corner.
This tapestry depicts an Allegory of Human Life and says that man should follow Reason, and not Vice.
CHF 5 000 / 7 000 | (€ 5 150 / 7 220)