Antique Tapestry Border Fragments with Acanthus Motifs (Seamed) AntiqueAdditional Description: A pair of antique tapestry border fragments, now sewn together vertically, forming a wider decorative panel. The borders feature repeated stylized acanthus leaves, woven in earthy browns, muted golds, soft blues, celadon green, and ochre against a dark ground. The weave structure is consistent with tapestry (weft faced), not brocade or damask, with wool predominating. The visible central seam indicates these were originally two
Of particular importance is the original manuscript inscription on the front endpaper
Intended to elevate and display decorative or devotional objects such as bronzes
suggesting the piece may have originally functioned as a epergne element
Netherlands (Continental US) / Austin Auction House
particularly Baroque subjects such as battle scenes
Traces of original fire gilding
likely Birmingham or related English workshop production
Author Father Luiz Moreira was a professor at the Seminario Episcopal dos Carvalhos in northern Portugal
gold sequins
while the front retains its original working lock and key
Item: Antique Victorian Renaissance Revival Carved Oak Rocking Chair
The bust is sensitively modeled
