Flemish woven tapestry fragment, 18th c., depicting a female figure with rightward gaze, seated in an opulent den with dog in lap, the room featuring an architectural mantelpiece, draped textiles, and a portrait roundel, mounted on later wood rod at top, overall wear and loss to weft threads, old stitched reinforcements throughout, approx 99"h, 44"w **Provenance: The collection of Kathryn V. Alexander, an antiques dealer and designer with over 20 years of experience operating shops in New Orleans, Louisiana, and Middleburg, Virginia. Kathryn retired in 2020 and now lives in Georgetown, Texas** **PLEASE NOTE: All of the textiles in this auction would likely benefit from a professional cleaning. Though we do not currently observe any major tears or losses, most are likely to have some staining, missing trim, and evidence of wear. Please assume that they are not in perfect condition and bid accordingly. Per our terms, there will be no condition reports and no refunds based on condition**

12.11.25: As described the tapestry is in a fragmentary state and was likely taken from a larger body of work, there is overall wear and loss to weft threads, including some spots where the backing fabric is visible, and old, stitched reinforcements throughout, also as noted, we are not experts in antique tapestries, from a strictly visual examination, I observe seams of separation, particularly at the lower quadrant, and some minor separation from the fabric trim around the perimeter, as well as typical tonal variations associated with discoloration, fading, and staining/ spotting commensurate with age and display, including to the backing fabric

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