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The colours of eighteenth century England
Few people nowadays are aware of the brilliant and intense vegetable dyes available in England in the eighteenth century. A similar palette was used for many of the textiles, whether carpets, tapestries or needleworks.
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Franses discover a major lost Medici tapestry
The tapestry, depicting the Pentecost and designed by Alessandro Allori, was completed in 1596 and was part of a commission for Como Cathedral.
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Set of seven devotional silkworks depicting views of the ancient Temple in Jerusalem
Franses were asked by the owner of a group of historical Italian textiles to carry out research and find a suitable institution to acquire them.
Read MoreFranses move to new temporary premises in New York
Following water ingress at our previous premises Franses now have a temporary office and viewing room at 305 East 61 Street 10065. The premises are open only by appointment.
Read MoreFranses New York Gallery Closed by Water Ingress – Tapestry Exhibition Cancelled: Two Tapestries by Perino Del Vaga and other ‘grotesques’ Tapestries
Unfortunately, following a serious ingress of water at the gallery on the 21st October 2011 this forthcoming exhibition – due to open the following week – had to be cancelled and the New York premises closed. Although no tapestries or works of art were harmed the gallery’s floor, ceiling, decorations, and special lighting system were all seriously damaged. As there had been previous incidents of ingress, with regret it was determined that the premises were no longer a safe place to display and store works of art. Enquiries about the Perino Del Vaga tapestries should be directed to our temporary office in New York on +212 317 1166.
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