LINENS & TEXTILES (PRE-1930) TAPESTRIES ITALY 54 ftx58" 57-1/2" W X54 FEET LONG.V. RARE PERFECT ROLL new cond. Start Price USD 750.00 Current Price USD 750.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Thursday, August 28, 2008 End Time Sunday, September 07, 2008 Location NY See more about 'LINENS & TEXTILES (PRE-1930) TAPESTRIES ITALY 54 ftx58"' Description A late 20's rich colored highly detailed 54 foot satin type tapestry on a roll .unrolled measured.57-1/2 inches wide x 54 feet long in perfect condition.approx.270 square feet or 30 square yards being sold at a close approx. of 25 dollars /per square yard.no deterioration of any kind.new condition-always kept on role. 4 duplicated scene levels slightly staggered horizontally to fit on width of tapestry - the whole length running horizontally one over the other .just study the photos carefully. one photo is of back.this is very fine quality normally not on tapestries that run are typically expensive.elderly woman was a seamtress in italy -immigrated -parents knew the industry where to get very detailed expensive tapestries.a venice type scene, boats, venice type italian buildings or one of several cities in italy that could pass for venice in many ways,water, rich gardens and flowers.this type antique tapestry can run well over a hundred and fifty dollars for a 2x4 panel made for a wall framed or not -whatever people do with this textile art- its premium textile.is not thick but suitable for furniture,many things.this is a fine machined sturdy flat, smooth,with a slight sheen.back is flat without anything sticking up.would make an esquisite 54 or less foot long wall decoration bending around corners attached by a professional.satin type material.very tight -no fibers exposed -viewed with glass.dense, some kind of synthetic.will ask the right person the material used -though most viewers familiar with this item know already ,i think.bidding starts at $750.00,25.00 shipping,ins incl.will ship to uk,ca.only rolled-usps air.  other countries if you can accept loosely folded after being 6 times layered neatly -flat  at a 9 foot length-from this 5x9 foot pile it will be folded every 2 feet then folded twice vertically.end up with a 2x2- foot approx pile,which will go into a box waterproofed so the 79 inch girth plus hieght limit will be met-usps-air only,ins incl..so ask an expert first on the effects on the cloth if it developes any temporary creases -etc. .canada & england have a 107 inch limit so it can stay on the original 5 foot roll.an exceptional antique tapestry.all one piece,continuous.perfect. Place a Bid!