17TH CENTURY

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A FLEMISH HISTORICAL TAPESTRY
17TH CENTURY
Woven in wools and silk, depicting Anthony and Cleopatra, the border partially lacking, some patching and re-weaving
258 cm. x 341 cm.

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Lot Essay

This scene depicts Anthony invited to a banquet by Cleopatra expressing his surprise at its magnificence. Cleopatra in reply removes a pearl ear-drop and dissolves it in a glass of wine and drinks it to show her indifference to riches.

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