Lot no. 41
THE TRIUMPH OF ALEXANDER Rare large polychrome wool and silk tapestry depicting Alexander's Entry into Babylon, also known as Alexander's Triumph, from the History of Alexander hanging after Lebrun's cartoons. Brussels or Manufacture Royale des Gobelins, late 17th century or early 18th century. Height: 388 cm - Width: 524 cm (Restorations, beautiful polychromy) The original tapestry was delivered to the Garde-Meuble de la Couronne de France between 17 November 1670 and 12 August 1676. The tapestry similar to ours from this original hanging is kept at the Mobilier National [N° GMTT81/5].
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92200 Neuilly-sur-Seine - France
11/05/2025
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