Good Antique Condition Commensurate with Age – Minor separations between some rows– Late 1600’s

This magnificent 17th C. French silk tapestry with needlepoint border probably once graced a French chair back .  The central scene depicts a seated woman and a man assisting her beneath a garlanded tree.  To the top left side is an angel on clouds carrying a basket with fruit, and to the top right is an angel on clouds carrying a cornucopia.  At the right forefront is a cherub gently patting a lioness.  This scene is bordered by needlepoint  patterns of c-scroll acanthus leaves, florets, banding , and fleur-de-lys.

Suitable for a host or hostess chair back, this magnificent 17th C. tapestry and needlepoint chair panel will be a collector’s piece.

See Code #909-81a for a second panel of the same quality and age.