L488 Interi 18th century Aubusson tapestry border

18th century Aubusson tapestry border framed in an 18th century print room border which were a popular form of decoration in England and Ireland from the 1750's to the 1820's

It is then adorned with the baroque pearls which coordinate beautifully with the sleek selenite

5" wide x 2" deep / 3 lbs

(with lucite) - 10" high x 10" wide

L488 Interi 18th century Aubusson tapestry borderRuler Selenite with gold leaf on a Lucite base. Selenite logs are single, prismatic selenite crystals from Morocco that were formed in extensive beds by the evaporation of ocean brine. This mineral is characterized by a silky, pearly luster called satin spare. It is then lined with gold leaf which contrasts beautifully with the sleek selenite. Interi transforms Italian artifacts and minerals using artistic methods and contemporary interpretations. The