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A PAIR OF 16TH C. EMBROIDERED PANELS probably French. Depicting St. Elizabeth of Hungary (left) and a Bishop Saint (right). Both with bullion thread and seed pearl embellishments. Set on red velvet and contained in matching glazed gilt wood frames. Overall size including frame 17.25 inches x 13.75 inches (43.5 cm x 35 cm). Estimate $800-$1,200 |
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A 17TH C. ITALIAN TAPESTRY depicting the head of Christ and woven in Latin on lower margin 'Vera Salvatoris nostri effigies ad imitationem imaginis smaragdo incisue jussu Tiberli Caesaris quo smaragdo postea ex thesauro Constantinopolitano Turcarum Imperator Innocentiam VIII. Pont: Max: Rom: donavit pro redimendo fratre Christiania captivo.' 27.5 inches x 19.5 inches (70 cm x 49.5 cm). Estimate $800-$1,200 A similar tapestry is listed in the collection of Francis Douce (1757-1834) as compiled by Sir Samuel Meyrick. |