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.
Southern Netherlands, probably 1550- 1575
Wool and silk
317 x 370 cm (124 ³/₄ x 145 ⁵/₈ inches)
Four Scenes of the Passion: Christ Carrying the Cross; Crucifixion; Lamentation; Entombment
ca. 1510-30
Switzerland
wool, linen, silk, metal-wrapped thread, human hair
53 x 227 cm (20 ⁷/₈ x 89 ³/₈ inches)
Southern Netherlands, possibly Brussels, first quarter of the 16th century
Wool and silk
254 x 289 cm (100 x 113 ³/₄ 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)
Southern Netherlands, possibly Tournai
First half of the 16th century
Wool and silk
254 x 202 cm (100 x 79 ¹/₂ inches)
Southern Netherlands,
probably mid-sixteenth century
Wool and silk
335 x 431 cm (131 ⁷/₈ x 169 ³/₄ inches)
Southern Netherlands, possibly Sint- Truiden (Saint Trond)
Second quarter of the 16th century
Wool and silk
103 x 236 cm (40 ¹/₂ x 92 ⁷/₈ inches)