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'THE BANQUET OF CLEOPATRA', AUBUSSON, SECOND HALF OF THE 17TH

Offered by: Julia Boston Antiques

Description
A LOUIS XIV HISTORICAL TAPESTRY, AUBUSSON, SECOND HALF OF THE 17TH CENTURY 'THE BANQUET OF CLEOPATRA'
Depicting the culmination of a wager between Cleopatra and Mark Antony as to which one could provide the most expensive feast.
Cleopatra wins the wager by dropping a pearl from her earring into a cup of wine and drinks it once the pearl has dissolved in the vinegar.
Surrounded by border decorated with scrolling acanthus leaves and flowers. Woven in wool and silk. France circa 1680. Fully backed and ready to hang.

HEIGHT: 281.5 cm (9'3")
WIDTH: 370 cm (12')

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More Information

Origin:	France
Period:	Pre 18th Century
Materials:	Tapestry woven on a low warp loom in wool and silk fully backed
Condition:	Good.
Styles / Movements:	Traditional, Louis XIV
Book References:	Isaac Million 1614-1673 un peintre du roi à Aubusson Nicole de Reyniès & Sylvain Laveissière
Dealer Reference #:	2915
Incollect Reference #:	288326

Dimensions

W.	145.67 in;	H.	110.83 in;
W.	370 cm;	H.	281.5 cm;

Message from Seller:

Julia Boston Antiques, established over 30 years ago in London, specializes in fine European antiques and decoration, with a particular focus on 18th and 19th century French furniture. Located on King's Road, it has become a destination for interior designers, architects, and collectors from around the world. For more information, contact 4402076106783 or email info@juliaboston.com.

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