2022 - Large tapestry with a vine border.

Large tapestry with a vine border. 17th/18th century. Bearing the old inventory number "3970". Woven in warm tones such as ochre, brown, and green. The reverse side features a stabilizing fleece (interlayer) and a coarse cotton backing with small metal grommets. Approx. 252 × 510 cm. Also known as a wall tapestry, pictorial tapestry, woven picture, or Gobelin, this wall hanging depicts a rural market scene in a vast landscape. It may be a fragment of a so-called “Teniers tapestry”; inspired by the genre scenes of the painter David Teniers the Younger (1610–1690), such tapestries were produced in Flanders or France. Significant signs of age, damage, and repairs. Based on old photographs, it is evident that the tapestry was trimmed along the lower edge, and the border was subsequently sewn back on by hand. All lots with a reserve (starting price) of at least €2,000 will be cross-referenced with the Art Loss Register database. Provenance: Restituted in June 2026 to the heirs of the former chocolate manufacturer Dr. Ernst Hüther (Villa Bergfried, Saalfeld). The tapestry was originally part of the inventory of Villa Bergfried in Saalfeld. For this lot, we recommend in-person pickup, delivery by a shipping carrier, or shipping via ThePackengers. Auction start time: Oct. 29, 2026 | estimated 7:52 p.m. (CET) Large tapestry with a border of foliage. 17th/18th century. With old inventory number “3970.” Woven in warm tones such as ochre, brown, and green. Backed with nonwoven fabric for stabilization (interlayer) and a coarse cotton backing with small metal grommets. Approx. 252 × 510 cm. Also known as a tapestry, pictorial tapestry, woven picture, or Gobelin, this wall hanging depicts a rural market scene set against a sweeping landscape. It may be a fragment of a so-called “Teniers tapestry”; inspired by the genre scenes of the painter David Teniers the Younger (1610–1690), such tapestries were produced in Flanders or France. Shows significant signs of age, defects, and restorations. Based on old photographs, it is evident that the tapestry was trimmed along the lower edge, and the border was subsequently sewn back on by hand. All lots with a reserve (starting price) of at least €2,000 will be cross-referenced with the Art Loss Register database. Provenance: Restituted in June 2026 to the heirs of the former chocolate manufacturer Dr. Ernst Hüther (Villa Bergfried, Saalfeld). The tapestry was originally part of the inventory of Villa Bergfried in Saalfeld. For this lot, we recommend in-person pickup, fine art transport, or shipping via ThePackengers. Call time is Oct. 29, 2026 | estimated at 7:52 p.m. (CET) *This is an automatically generated translation from German by deepl.com and should be viewed only as an aid—not as a legally binding statement regarding the lot’s characteristics. Please note that we can only guarantee the accuracy of the description and condition as provided in the German description.