Judgment de Solomon Tapestry

By shaudley, 13 September, 2012
Description

This is a framed woven tapestry/needlepoint of King Solomon judging the two woman who layed claim to the baby that was alive. The piece is 18 by 14 in size which I haved owned for over 25 years. The back of the work is stamped Judgment De Solomon D'apres Ruben and has Eiffel (a picture of the Tower) Paris.

I would like to know if anyone knows anything about this type of art work which is definitely many years old.

 

Category
General Antiques and Collectibles
Medium
Woven
Distinguishing marks
Judgment de Solomon D'apres Rubens Stamp on the back
Condition
Excellent
Size and dimensions of this item
18" by 14 inches
Date Period
about a century or more old
Weight
10 1bs ?
History
According to research
Peter Paul Rubens was born 1577 - died 1640
Born - Siegen, Westphalia (modern-day Germany)
Nationality - Belgian

His father owned a tapestry busness
eBay Auction Link
For Sale?
No
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