17th century French Elaborately loomed large tapestry with mountains and castle in background, depicting flushers blowing their horns to flush deer from the forest; hunters on horseback and on foot with staffs, going after deer with long spears, and grand ladies, hunters, and their dogs in foreground. Note men are wearing knee-high boots to enable them to walk through lush foliage. The ladies of the aristocracy are there to observe their noble husbands hunting, the main sport of the aristocracy in their country hunting preserves.
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Thomas Chippendale 18th Century Gold Leaf Mirror
Item Number: 00001
This incredible Chinese Chippendale carved gold leaf mirror dates back to the 18th century circa 1760. The substantially large piece features a pagoda center top framed by Cherubs resting on either side on their own pagoda rooftops. The piece is finely carved with foliage and Rococo style scrolls.
Price: $75,000