Large Antique Oil Painting Depicting A Famous Tapestry, A Work Of Art From The 19th Century.
This huge oil painting, made from high-quality materials, is the ideal centerpiece to enhance any room in your home. Its dimensions (220 cm x 145 cm) and impressive details make it a remarkable work of art that is sure to amaze your guests. Inspired by a 17th-century Aubusson tapestry, this painting depicts Hero playing the flute with Leander in the middle of a raging sea.
This work is part of a series of six famous Mortlake tapestries, illustrating the ancient Greek myth of the tragic love between the priestess Hero and Leander. Leander swam across the dangerous currents of the Hellespont, between Europe and Asia, to reach his beloved, but drowned on a stormy night.
The first set of these tapestries was made for James I in 1625.
This superb French mural presents a captivating pastoral scene in vibrant colors. Large in size, this canvas is a perfect addition to any interior. This fresco showcases exquisite details that bring the 17th-century atmosphere to life, making it a must-have piece for any history buff or art lover.
Condition report
Good condition, in keeping with its age, circa 1820.
Dimensions: 220 cm x 145 cm. Impressive!
Shipping
Our main warehouse is located in Montpellier, in the south of France. Most of our items are shipped from this site.
For small items weighing less than 20 kg and measuring 180 cm in circumference (width + height x 2), the package measures approximately 50 x 30 x 40 cm.
Delivery within 7 to 14 days, depending on your location.
Customs charges may apply to your package and will be payable on delivery. Please contact our dedicated team for more information prior to your purchase.
Bulky items to the UK and EU
These items are shipped by our partner carriers, who operate between the UK, France and Spain. We aim to deliver these items within 2-4 weeks. We can also ship to other EU countries, but delivery times vary.
Please contact us for a shipping quote.
Bulky items - International shipping
We will need your full address to obtain an accurate quote from our carriers.
Once all charges have been agreed, we will arrange packing and crating if required.
Your shipment will then be handed over to our forwarding partners in the UK and embarked on the next vessel.
The shipping time varies between 2 and 4 weeks depending on your destination.
If you don't have a customs broker to handle customs duties (you may owe taxes on your purchase) and paperwork, our forwarding partners can assist you with this.
These deliveries abroad can take between 4 and 8 weeks.
Insurance
For any shipment that has been covered by additional insurance, in the event of damage occurring during transport, you must imperatively report it immediately to the recipient's carrier and to us so that we can initiate the claims procedure.
Returns
In the unlikely event that you are not completely satisfied with your purchase, please contact us within 3 days of receipt to arrange a return and refund.
Returns must be made in the original packaging.
Items must be returned in their original condition.
The buyer must inform the relevant transport company that this is a return shipment and bear all costs.
This work is part of a series of six famous Mortlake tapestries, illustrating the ancient Greek myth of the tragic love between the priestess Hero and Leander. Leander swam across the dangerous currents of the Hellespont, between Europe and Asia, to reach his beloved, but drowned on a stormy night.
The first set of these tapestries was made for James I in 1625.
This superb French mural presents a captivating pastoral scene in vibrant colors. Large in size, this canvas is a perfect addition to any interior. This fresco showcases exquisite details that bring the 17th-century atmosphere to life, making it a must-have piece for any history buff or art lover.
Condition report
Good condition, in keeping with its age, circa 1820.
Dimensions: 220 cm x 145 cm. Impressive!
Shipping
Our main warehouse is located in Montpellier, in the south of France. Most of our items are shipped from this site.
For small items weighing less than 20 kg and measuring 180 cm in circumference (width + height x 2), the package measures approximately 50 x 30 x 40 cm.
Delivery within 7 to 14 days, depending on your location.
Customs charges may apply to your package and will be payable on delivery. Please contact our dedicated team for more information prior to your purchase.
Bulky items to the UK and EU
These items are shipped by our partner carriers, who operate between the UK, France and Spain. We aim to deliver these items within 2-4 weeks. We can also ship to other EU countries, but delivery times vary.
Please contact us for a shipping quote.
Bulky items - International shipping
We will need your full address to obtain an accurate quote from our carriers.
Once all charges have been agreed, we will arrange packing and crating if required.
Your shipment will then be handed over to our forwarding partners in the UK and embarked on the next vessel.
The shipping time varies between 2 and 4 weeks depending on your destination.
If you don't have a customs broker to handle customs duties (you may owe taxes on your purchase) and paperwork, our forwarding partners can assist you with this.
These deliveries abroad can take between 4 and 8 weeks.
Insurance
For any shipment that has been covered by additional insurance, in the event of damage occurring during transport, you must imperatively report it immediately to the recipient's carrier and to us so that we can initiate the claims procedure.
Returns
In the unlikely event that you are not completely satisfied with your purchase, please contact us within 3 days of receipt to arrange a return and refund.
Returns must be made in the original packaging.
Items must be returned in their original condition.
The buyer must inform the relevant transport company that this is a return shipment and bear all costs.
1 595 €
Period: 19th century
Style: Rome and Antic Greece
Condition: En l'etat
Material: Oil painting
Length: 220
Width: 10
Height: 145
Reference (ID): 1759365
Availability: In stock
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