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A Rare & Important French Louis XIV Beauvais Tapestry

$195,000
£144,777.12
€168,705.19
CA$270,722.99
A$302,820.68
CHF 157,589.66
MX$3,727,825.77
NOK 2,004,867.05
SEK 1,880,960.50
DKK 1,258,709.01
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About the Item

Title: "Vaisseaux" From the series “Les ports de mer” This is one of the few seascapes woven at Beauvais. The series was based on the cartoons by joseph Van de Kerchove and Adrien Campion. Louis XIV ordered a set of four tapestries from this series.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 100 in (254 cm)Width: 152 in (386.08 cm)Depth: 3 in (7.62 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1680-1720
  • Condition:
    Repaired: The tapestry is in fine condition, It has a few scattered restorations and replacements, which is consistant with age. The border has now been replaced by a giltwood frame. Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Sheffield, MA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: Tap101stDibs: 070705833911

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