Important tapestry from the Ateliers de la MARCHE, Creuse. Cabbage leaf with Elephant Wool and silk Early 17th century. H: 300 - W: 245 cm. Restorations. Wear. Natural oxidation. Lined tapestry Remarkable cabbage leaf design with Aristoloche, birds, Elephant, Auroch and Phenix surrounded by foliage. Scene of ferocious beasts. A gyrfalcon can be seen halfway up, below, an elephant grappling with a lion and on the right, another elephant grappling with a panther. Castle and its village in the background in perspective and finely drawn mountains. Borders with garlands of fruit, flowers and foliage. Bibliography: A similar tapestry is reproduced in Jacqueline Boccara's book: Âmes de Laine et de soie, Editions d'Art Monelle Hayot, page 67 "Feuille de choux au Taureau" where we see an Auroch and a Phenix. Expert : Frank Kassapian