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Wallpaper "Zeus Fed by the Goat Amalthée", Empire Period

$2,396.29
£1,783.55
€2,000
CA$3,282.31
A$3,650.65
CHF 1,906.26
MX$44,424.53
NOK 24,345.80
SEK 22,832.06
DKK 15,225.30
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About the Item

Empire period wallpaper with mythological subject representing Zeus fed by the goat Amalthée. The wallpaper is divided into four strips and is laminated on a composite wood panel and framed by a cream lacquered wood frame. This Empire wallpaper is a fine example of the vogue that this technique had in the 19th century.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 35.44 in (90 cm)Width: 46.46 in (118 cm)Depth: 2.76 in (7 cm)
  • Style:
    Empire (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1810
  • Condition:
    Repaired: A few small missing and retouched pieces of paper at the bottom left corner. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. A few small missing and retouched pieces of paper at the bottom left corner.
  • Seller Location:
    Paris, FR
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 32931stDibs: LU2065332247372

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