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Rare Mezzaro with Giraffe and Turtles , c. 1815, Genoa

$5,880

£4,439.25

€5,195.83

CA$8,355.48

A$8,498.32

CHF 4,859.48

MX$102,794.13

NOK 56,936.91

SEK 56,923.24

DKK 38,841.78

About the Item

Rare and fantastical Italian Mezzaro, c. 1815, Genoa. This is a particularly rare design “mezzaro with ship” , the flower-filled tree of life having a variety of creatures including turtles, birds, and snails within its branches, sheep and goats around its base, with a sailing ship to the lower left approaching a castle, and a man leading a giraffe in the lower right, along with various dogs and turtles also to the lower portion. The border features boughs of flowers with birds. 96” h. . x 102” w. .

Dimensions:
Height: 96 in (243.84 cm)Width: 102 in (259.08 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
Materials and Techniques:
Textile
Place of Origin:
Italy
Period:
Early 19th Century
Date of Manufacture:
C 1815
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. Good.
Seller Location:
Charlottesville, VA
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU8351244554782

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