Louis XIV Aubusson historical tapestry, 18th c., woven with a scene of triumphal procession, depicting Alexander entering Babylon in an elephant-drawn chariot, the figure group at right showing the wounded Porus, after the cartoons by Charles Le Brun (French, 1619-1690), inscribed in the weaving at the lower right edge M.R. d'Aubu... [Manufacture Royale d'Aubusson] ...oubert [likely for Goubert], approx 112"h, 286"w **Provenance: Hindman, December 8, 2021, Lot 64, Leland Little Auctions, March 3, 2018, Lot 434, Sotheby's, New York, Fine European Furniture, October 1, 2010, Lot 9**

In my opinion: Please note that we are not experts in textiles of this period, I note that the tapestry is intact with a linen backing, the colors are overall well-retained, with some typical fading and light discolorations commensurate with age and use, particularly of the darker dyes, there are professional restorations throughout including patches and darning, also being typical, I observe some open wefts, separation, and dry silks, described wear is commensurate with age and use and consistent with other examples of this period, please refer to numerous additional images

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