#70

Large Belgian Tapestry Depicting a Scene of Valentino from
Live Auction

$550
sold
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Description
50"x 50". The thickly-woven tapestry depicts a courtyard scene with palm trees and a domed building in the background,and Rudolph Valentino as The Sheik along with his richly-decorated horse as he beckons to a lovely young maiden. The tapestry is stamped "Registered"on the reverse,and "Made in Belgium",presumably under commission from the studio. Very fine condition. Circa 1920s.