VNTG Flemish "Shearing Of The Sheep" Medieval Scene High Relief Large Tapestry

Description: Offered: Vintage, Midcentury, "The Shearing Of The Sheep" Medieval Scene High Relief Jacquard Woven Padded Large Gobelin Flemish Tapestry, Flanders, Belgium. Depicts Shearing of the sheep on a pasture scene: A shepherdess and two shepherds are sitting by a brook. The younger shepherd shears a sheep while the older one hands the shepherdess a slice of bread. Attracted to the food or maybe the bowl of milk on her lap, a sheep jumps up. The dog lies by their feet. The central scene is surrounded with the highly detailed floral border. (The Original tapestry was woven in Tournai, Belgium, with silk yarns around 1470 is still on display in Brussels in the Royal Museums of Art and History). The relief padded details visible better in close-up photos 9-17. Measurements approximately: 71" W x 49 1/2" H The tapestry is backed with lining, the original label was gone. CONDITION: AS PICTURED, Overall Perfect and generally Clean condition. No damage to the front woven tapestry. No tears, holes, or restoration, no stains, no dirt, no bad odor. Lining: There is a spot after gone/worn off label close to the lower left corner. The small portion of the lining attached to the tapestry by hand, close to the upper corner. There are few tiny pin-points on the lining after pins or nails, not visible on the photos. Please be aware that all monitor settings are different and colors may not be accurately depicted on your display.Colors may appear darker/lighter/adjusted vibrancy than real life due to the screen/device type you are viewing this on. Please, read description with condition report and measurements, examine all photos including collages and ask any questions you may have before buying! OFFERED AS FOUND. THE SALE IS FINAL. NO RETURN. Please, visit our store for more interesting and rare items: you never know what you will find!We receive all our antiques from the famous San Francisco auctions and they never inform us about item history, age, or previous owners. ~Our merchandise is collectible antique or vintage, it is not new and not flawless andhas lived a long and eventful life. ~The items we sell sometimes have been stored away for decades and almost always pick up small oxidation storage spots, unless stated in description. ~We do not launder, dry-clean or press. ~We expect the buyer to be prepared to clean or launder items Thank you! ****************************************************************************************************** Buyers have 3 days to complete transaction. We cancel unpaid transaction after 3 days automatically. ******************************************************************************************************* All international customs duties, taxes, fees and charges including VAT - are NOT included in item price or shipping charge. These charges are only buyer's responsibility according to the eBay Policy. We don't mark merchandise below paid value - such behavior is prohibited by the LAW !! ******************************************************************************************************** Thank you. Froo www.froo.com | Froo Cross Sell, Free Cross Sell, Cross promote, eBay Marketing, eBay listing Apps, eBay Apps, eBay Application

Price: 475 USD

Location: Hayward, California

End Time: 2024-09-25T23:52:11.000Z

Shipping Cost: 29.85 USD