19th century, woven in wool, scene depicting figures in the foreground with a woman playing a viola da gamba, with manor house in background, within a chevron design border; Latin inscription woven in banner in upper left corner reads, "Ars / Aemula Naturae" (Art, Rival of Nature).

112 x 75 in.

Private Collection of a Gentleman, Raleigh, NC

Purchased from Leland Little Auction; the Estate Collection of Dr. & Mrs. R. Lewis Wright, Richmond, VA; May 17, 2014; lot 204.

With some separation; loss in area to outer guard border.