Catalogue
The Royal Manufacturers De Wit is undeniably the leading player in the sale and purchase of tapestries in Belgium and one of the major players at international level. Since it is also the leading restorer of antique tapestries for museums in the world, and one of the leading players for private customers, the Royal Manufacturers De Wit has been able to develop privileged relations with the greatest public and private collections and so build up an international network of enlightened customers. Lastly, the tapestries put up for sale by the Royal Manufacturers De Wit are restored by its own laboratory. Its international reputation in this area is obviously an asset and an added value highly appreciated by its potential buyers.
Victor Vasarely (1906–1997), signed lower right corner
Aubusson, atelier Pinton, signed lower left corner, 1972
Edition 1/6 - woven on the reverse
156 x 156 cm (61 ³/₈ x 61 ³/₈ inches)
Southern Netherlands, possibly Brussels
Before 1528
Wool and silk
340 x 261 cm (133 ⁷/₈ x 102 ³/₄ inches)
Brussels, workshop of Hieronymus Le Clerc or Gaspar Van der Borcht
Early 18th century
After David Teniers II
Wool and silk,
264 x 391 cm (104 x 154 inches)
Southern Netherlands (Tournai?, Bruges ?)
Around 1500
Wool and silk,
283 x 181 cm (111 ³/₈ x 71 ¹/₄ inches)
Jean-Michel Folon (1934 – 2005)
Aubusson, Robert Four workshop
Circa 1990
N°EA2/2
Wool
167 x 232 cm (65 ³/₄ x 91 ³/₈ inches)
Southern Netherlands, probably 1550- 1575
Wool and silk
317 x 370 cm (124 ³/₄ x 145 ⁵/₈ inches)
A Biblical Wedding
Southern Netherlands, possibly Brussels, third quarter of the 16th century
Design in the style of Michiel Coxcie
Wool and silk
271 x 324 cm (106 ³/₄ x 127 ¹/₂ inches)
Set of three exceptional tapestries of Scenes of Country Life associated with Proverbs France, ateliers de la Marche, circa 1520
Wool
Ladies and gentlemen. 246 x 312 cm (96 7/8 x 122 7/8 inches)
Farmers. 235 x 267 cm (92 1/2 x 105 1/8 inches)
Farmers gathering apples. 290 x 237 cm (114 1/8 x 93 1/4 inches)
Southern Netherlands
Early sixteenth century
Wool and silk
257 x 152 cm (101 ¹/₈ x 59 ⁷/₈ inches)