Mortlake tapestry leads the way
Depicting Bacchus and Ariadne riding a golden chariot drawn by leopards, a monumental Mortlake tapestry led a small but significant textiles section at Dreweatts.
Dated to the early 18th century, the 9ft 9in high x 17ft 6in wide (2.98 x 5.35m) silk and wool wor…