Important tapestry by Manufacture d'Aubusson France. The Pro - Lot 161

Important tapestry by Manufacture d'Aubusson France. The Procession of Apollo and his muses Inspired cartoon after Francesco Primaticcio (known as Primaticcio, born in Bologna in 1504 and died in Paris in 1570), Apollo and his muses on Parnassus, also known as Music. Apollo can be seen with his lyre on his chariot, surrounded by his nine Olympic muses: Melete', Aede', Mnene' , Calliope, Clio, Erato, Euterpe, Melpomene ,Polymnie, Trepsichore,Thalie and Uranie. In wool and silk. Early 19th century - In the taste of the 16th century. H_ 238 cm L_ 292.50 cm Restorations Tapestry doubled Presence of rings on the back Apollo inspiring his muses with his spirit and sending them around the world. Exceptional border with rows of muses, vases with bouquets of flowers and fruit, fruit baskets enriched with polychrome flowers and two Putti angels framing a medallion with Latin script: the presence of Apollo's spirit moving his muses around the world and being in the middle. Expert: Mr. Frank Kassapian