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17th Century Flemish Tapestry from the Estate of Baron Munchausen

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Exceptional 17th Century Flemish Verdure and Mythological Tapestry
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A spectacular flemish 17 century combined verdure and mythological handwoven wool tapestry in a simple palette of beige, green, brown and blue, framed with a complete floral border and its original protective burlap backing .Combining romanticism, classicism and baroque artistry, this tapestry is a quintessential example of this highly evolved art form that flourished in Dutch-influenced Flanders throughout the 17th century. The exact mythological event represented by the tapestry is unfortunately not known and I urge viewers and readers of this write up who may recognize the scene to please contact us with the information, for which we would be greatly appreciative. The scene depicted by the tapestry revolves around three life-size classically draped figures with the leading protagonist consisting of a plumed helmeted and uniformed high ranking Roman official in the foreground taking up the entire left hand side of the tapestry. The official is holding the hand of a young woman and is pointing in the direction of a partially visible masted galleon suggesting a departure or a sea faring...
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Pair of French 19 Century Aubusson Floral Tapestry Entre Fenetres
By Aubusson Manufacture
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A pair of French Aubusson tapestries woven in the mid-19th century. Originally intended to hang between windows in a formal French salon, but today could be hung on walls anywhere. W...
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18th Century Copy of "Port Scene with the Villa Medici" after Claude Lorrain
By Claude Lorrain
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A late 18th century copy of a painting by Claude Lorrain titled, "Port scene with the Villa Medici" the original painted in 1637 and now hanging in the Uffizi Gallery in Florence. Th...
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18th Century Crystal Chandelier from the Royal Crystal Manufacturer La Granja
By Real Fábrica de Cristales de La Granja
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A palatial scale multi-tiered 18th century neoclassical crystal chandelier sourced from the renowned Royal Crystal Manufacturer of La Granja in Spain. This chandelier comes with an incredible story and provenance and was one of about twelve identical chandeliers that originally hung in an early baroque church called the Basilica of Our Lady of Mount Carmel...
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Venetian 17 Century Baroque Oil on Canvas Painting of Kneeling Cupid
By (after) Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino)
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A fine and rare painting of a kneeling cupid holding a quiver, shown against an idyllic background. The style and subject matter are similar to works by Venetian masters from the 16t...
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19th Century Engraving of Benjamin West 's the Banishment of Cleombrotus
By Benjamin West
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A 19th century steel plate engraving depicting the Banishment of Cleombrotus after the original by Benjamin West oil on canvas painting executed in 1768 and held at the Tate Gallery. The engraving is presented with beige matting and a gilded wooden frame. Benjamin West showed this painting at the second exhibition of the newly formed Royal Academy. After several years in Italy, West had established himself in London as the leading painter of subjects from classical history...
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