Tapestry - 110 cm - 145 cm - Scene of hunting on horse

French gobelin/wall tapestry, a hunting scene with horses and hounds, this is known as the Chasse d'Oudry (or La Chasse Royale), based on the 18th-century designs of the famous French painter Jean-Baptiste Oudry. It is a machine-woven Jacquard wall tapestry in traditional Aubusson- or Gobelin-style. The scene depicts an aristocratic royal hunting scene on horseback in a lush forest landscape. In the foreground are riders on horseback, hunting dogs and attendants. Inspired by the historical French tapestry art from the Louis XV court. Modern vintage variants are manufactured with Jacquard weaving technique (usually a mix of cotton, wool and synthetic fibers). The specific lot on screen has a size of 110 cm high by 145 cm wide. the hanging loops and the finishing edge are included this object has been removed from its wooden frame, due to its damage by the previous carrier. As a result there are some edge flaws (see photos). When it is re-stretched these are no longer visible

Estimate:£126.91

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