18th Century English Pastoral Tapestry, circa 1740
The Dance
 
From a set of four Pastorals, by William Bradshaw (1700-1775) London, after Antoine Watteau, Nicolas Lancret and Jean-Baptiste Pater.
 
The original is larger than this and is in the Queen's Bedchamber at Ham House, Surrey, England.
 
Measurements:
Height: 8' 10" Width: 6' 3"
 
Provenance:
The Dalva Brothers - one of New Yorks leading Antique Dealers, having been founded in 1933. Their collection was dispersed through several sales, including in 2020 at Christies and 2024 at Doyle.