Huge French Mural Large Mural 19th Century

by French Vintage Interiors

Crafted with high-quality materials, this mural is the perfect centerpiece for any room in your home. Its size (220 cm x 145 cm) and its impressive details make it a truly remarkable piece that is sure to impress your guests. The oil painting was taken from a 17th-century Aubusson tapestry and depicts a woman (Hero) playing a flute with a man (Leander) in the rough sea.

The painting is one of a series of six famous Mortlake tapestries, which depict the ancient Greek myth of tragic love. The priestess Hero and Leander. Leander swam the dangerous currents of the Hellespont between Europe and Asia to see his love, but drowned one stormy night.

The first set of these tapestries was made for James I in 1625.

This stunning French wall mural features a captivating pastoral scene in bold, colorful hues. Large in scale, this wall hanging is the perfect addition to any interior decor. The mural features exquisite details that bring the 17th-century theme to life, making it a must-have for any history buff or art admirer.

Condition Report

Good condition, consistent with age, circa 1820.

Dimensions: 220 cm x 145 cm - HUGE!!

Listing Description

All our products are antique/vintage, so you will find natural imperfections and age-related marks.

We try to describe each item accurately and honestly, but if you have specific information about a piece, please do not hesitate to ask before purchasing.

Our items for sale have been purchased and selected for their age, admirable appearance, and patina acquired over time, their design status, and their craftsmanship.

It should be noted that these works are antique or vintage and, as such, may show signs of age, use, and wear. Please consider this before purchasing.

About Us

Rocaille has a warehouse in Montpellier, the South of France, and a head office in England. We ship items between the UK, Ireland, and France every few weeks. We also ship worldwide.

We specialize in European decorative furniture and decorative pieces for the home, garden, and commercial environments.

We supply antiques to the general public, interior designers, film designers, and commercial businesses.

You'll find more details about all our items on our Instagram page: Rocailleantiques or www.rocailleantiques.com
Shipping

Our main warehouse is located in Montpellier, in the south of France. The majority of our stock will be shipped from there.

For small items weighing less than 20 kg and with a circumference of 180 cm (w + h x 2), this corresponds to a box of approximately 50 x 30 x 40 cm.

Delivery takes 7 to 14 days depending on your location.

You may be subject to customs charges for your parcel, which will be payable upon delivery of your item. Please contact our dedicated team for more information before purchasing.

Large Items to the UK and EU

These items will be shipped with our own transport partners operating between the UK, France, and Spain. We aim to dispatch these items within 2 to 4 weeks. We can ship to other EU countries, but delivery times will vary.

Please contact us for a shipping quote.

Large Items - Overseas Shipping

We will need your full address to obtain a true shipping cost from our shipping partners.

Once all costs have been agreed, we will arrange packaging and crating if necessary.

The shipment will then be delivered to our freight forwarding partners in the UK and booked for the next sailing.

Sailings can take between 2 and 4 weeks depending on your destination.

If you do not have a customs broker to arrange customs duties (you may be liable for taxes on your purchase) and paperwork, our shipping partners can assist you.

These overseas deliveries can take between 4 and 8 weeks.

Insurance

For any shipment for which you have paid additional insurance, in the unfortunate event of damage during transit. All damages must be reported immediately to the final destination carrier and to us so that we can initiate the claims process.

Returns

In the unlikely event that you are not completely satisfied with your purchase, please contact us within 3 days of receipt.

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