Menu
EUR
CAD
AUD
GBP
MXN
HKD
CNY
MYR
SEK
SGD
CHF
THB19th C. Victorian Painted Tapestry - Arts and Crafts
Lot 172
About Seller
Artemis Gallery
686 S Taylor Ave, Ste 106
Louisville, CO 80027
United States
Selling antiquities, ancient and ethnographic art online since 1993, Artemis Gallery specializes in Classical Antiquities (Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Near Eastern), Asian, Pre-Columbian, African / Tribal / Oceanographic art. Our extensive inventory includes pottery, stone, metal, wood, glass and textil...Read more
Live Auction in Progress ... Currently on Lot Estimate:
$2,000 - $3,000
Absentee vs Live bid
Two ways to bid:
- Leave a max absentee bid and the platform will bid on your behalf up to your maximum bid during the live auction.
- Bid live during the auction and your bids will be submitted real-time to the auctioneer.
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $300 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,500 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
| $200,000 | $20,000 |
About Auction
Live
By Artemis Gallery
Feb 21, 2019
Set Reminder
2019-02-21 10:00:00
2019-02-21 10:00:00
America/New_York
Bidsquare
Bidsquare : Exceptional Antiquities, Asian, Ethnographic
https://www.bidsquare.com/auctions/artemis-gallery/exceptional-antiquities-asian-ethnographic-3858
An important one-day auction featuring museum-worthy examples of Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Etruscan, Near Eastern, Far East / Asian, Pre-Columbian, African / Tribal, Oceanic, Native American, Spanish Colonial, Russian, Fossils, Ancient Jewelry, Fine Art, so much more! Artemis Gallery info@artemisgallery.com
An important one-day auction featuring museum-worthy examples of Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Etruscan, Near Eastern, Far East / Asian, Pre-Columbian, African / Tribal, Oceanic, Native American, Spanish Colonial, Russian, Fossils, Ancient Jewelry, Fine Art, so much more! Artemis Gallery info@artemisgallery.com
View Full Catalog (472)
- Lot Description
Europe, United Kingdom, Victorian Period, ca. later 19th century CE. A massive painted wool tapestry, made as part of the Arts and Crafts Movement. The tapestry is decorated with medieval-style artwork, including a large coat of arms at the center featuring three towers, a sun, an eagle, and three tall beech trees. This is surmounted by a closed helmet from a suit of armor with massive feathered plumes projecting from its sides and top. Surrounding the coat of arms are two tall trees, with lionesses standing behind the trunk of each, peering out at the viewer. They are in a border of geometric forms, leaves, and flowers, with small shields painted at each corner - an eagle, a fleur-de-lis, a sunrise, and a vase. Tassels line the vertical edges. Size: 90.25" W x 105.5" H (229.2 cm x 268 cm)
From the later 1700s onward, western Europeans became fascinated by the medieval period - what seemed, to them, like a time of simplicity and chivalry, a respite from the incredible changes the Industrial Revolution was bringing to every aspect of life. Reviving the material culture of the so-called Middle Ages became a series of major artistic movements. For example, during the second half of the 19th century in the UK, the Arts and Crafts Movement emphasized natural beauty and traditional crafts - in painting, furniture, architecture, ceramics, stained glass, jewelry, and tapestries. William Morris (1834 to 1896) led the way with many of these applied arts - for example, he read a 14th century French manual on tapestry weaving, built a loom, and began to create tapestries, many based on Pre-Raphaelite paintings. Tapestries like this one were directly inspired by his work.
Provenance: private Robinson collection, acquired in Europe mid 2005
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#138662Roughly half of the tassels from the vertical edges are lost (the horizontal edges do not have tassels). The textile is composed of two large pieces sewn together, with the sewn line well done and unobtrusive. Small tear low on left side (facing), along with some very light staining overall.Condition
- Shipping Info
-
All shipping is handled in-house for your convenience. Your invoice from Artemis Gallery will include shipping calculation instructions. If in doubt, please inquire BEFORE bidding for estimated shipping costs for individual items.
-
- Buyer's Premium
