Lot 152
Late 17th early 18th century, woven in wools with a scene from The Odyssey depicting Circe and Ulysses with attendants preparing the bedchamber, his sailors transformed to swine in a landscape beyond, within floral borders.
284 x 456cm
Estimate $8,000 - $12,000
Tapestry presents very well but probably has been restored with extensive areas of re-weaving and repairs, borders likely associated, some splits.
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Andre & Cecile Fink Antiquaires, Sydney
The Collector's Auction
AUCTION
Sale: LJ8779
2:00pm - 2 June 2026
36-40 Queen Street, Woollahra
VIEWING
Fri 29 – Sun 31 May, 11am - 5pm
The Bond, 36-40 Queen Street, Woollahra
CONTACT
Madeleine Mackenzie
sydney@leonardjoel.com.au
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