18th Century French Silk and Gold Thread Embroidered Vestment

This bronze standing Buddha mounted on a turned wood base has his right palm held outward in the abhaya mudra position, a gesture of fearlessness and reassurance.

Attributed to Bartolomeo Pedon (Italian 1665-1732) "Ruins", circa 1700 Oil on canvas 69.5" x 52" inches framed 61" x 43.5" inches unframed Pedon was born in October 1665. In 1716, he became part of the Fraglia, a guild of Venetian painters. He lived the lifestyle of a Bohemian and had a strong taste for poetry. Pedon spent most of his career as a painter in Padua, in the Monastery of San Benedetto, and died in February 1733. The present painting, attributed to Pedon, relies on the late Seicento landscape culture of Northern Italy. The artist was clearly influenced by painters like Johann...

Durga is a warrior goddess in the Hindu culture, she is the protector of the good depicted here multi-armed with a sword, a trident, the wheel and a jewel in her hands. She is flanke...

Standing with his legs crossed, his right foot resting on a naga hood, a gada supporting his right knee, two Nandi bulls on the square base, the god's two l...

19th Century Ottoman silk and gold thread embroidery textile. The square textile of red cotton is decorated in elaborate silk and gold thread embroidery of arabesques, florals and scrolls enclosed by a wide gold metallic ribbon framing the whole. Created in the 19th century, even after 200 years of use the panel still has beautiful and brilliant colors and the gold threads shine under the right light. Beautiful tapestry textile to decorate the wall or displayed on a table or a bed. A Sotheby's Auction tag from October 1st of 1993 remains at one corner. Dimensions: 84” x 84” Date of Manufacture: 19th Century Place of Origin: Ottoman, Turkey Material: Silk and gold thread embroidery on cotton Condition: Wear consistent with age and use Ottoman Textiles, 19th Century Ottoman Textiles, Gold Thread Textiles, 19th Century Silk Embroidery Textiles, French Aubusson Tapestry, European Embroidery, 18th Century Antique Ottoman Textiles...

Impressive Antique Embroidered Panel Dating from 18th Century Three beautifully hand embroidered silk floral panels , Three hand woven burgundy silk and gold metallic threads panel...

Impressive Antique Embroidered Panel Dating from 18th Century Three beautifully hand embroidered silk floral panels , Three hand woven burgundy silk and gold metallic threads panel...

A long panel of Antique Silk French Empire and dating from 18th century Beautiful, hard to find Dark Olive Green colourway Antique gently time worn condition with general signs ...