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PERINO DEL VAGA 'After', Important Flemish Grotesque Tapestry, Circa 1550

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Important - 16th century - grand scale - museum quality - Renaissance period - antique Flemish finely woven grotesque tapestry panel in wool and silk - after designs by PERINO DEL VAGA (Pietro Buonaccorsi 1501–1547) - likely woven from/after the same cartoon as the Diana of Ephesus tapestry for the Palazzo Doria from the series of grotesque tapestries (with later re-woven areas - also in a different color combination) - featuring winged females - campana urns with foliage - plinth with opposing sphinx - scrolls - tassels and columns - unsigned - probably Brussels - circa 1550. Fair restored antique condition - areas of re-weaving in the 19th century - extensive fading with stains from age and use - replaced/reduced border - linen lining/backing. Tapestry size - 80" Wide x 101 1/2" Long. Special Note - There is a PERINO DEL VAGA tapestry titled 'Diana of Ephesus' with identical details and iconography in the National Museum - Stockholm (Sweden) - inventory number NMK 82/1961.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 101.5 in (257.81 cm)Width: 80 in (203.2 cm)Depth: 0.25 in (6.35 mm)
  • Style:
    Renaissance (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Silk,Wool,Hand-Woven
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1550
  • Condition:
    Rewoven. Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Chatham, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU7265230076402

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