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The Lost Julius Caesar Tapestry of Henry VIII
PGNY has been in international news of late with the discovery that one of the antique tapestries in our collection,

the Julius Caesar tapestry pictured below, is likely to be one of the only surviving tapestries

from the court of one the most famous monarchs in history, King Henry VIII!

For details, media clips, and related articles, click below

The Long Lost Julius Caesar Tapestry from the Court of King Henry VIII

Oversize and Mansion Size Carpets
PGNY is renowned for having the industry’s biggest and best selection of oversize antique carpets, like this

antique Persian Seneh Carpet, size 27’0 H x 14’4 W (8.23m x 4.37m)

Browse PGNY’s Collection of Oversize Rugs

Large, Square & Odd Size Carpets
PGNY has a diverse selection of large, square, and odd size antique carpets, like this

antique Turkish Oushak Carpet, size 15’8 H x 13’1 W (4.78m x 3.99m)

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Room Size & Decorative Carpets
PGNY has some of the finest room size decorative antique carpets in the world, like this

antique Persian Sultanabad Carpet, size 14’5 H x 11’0 W (4.39m x 3.35m).

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Small and Scatter Size Carpets
PGNY has a great selection of small and scatter size carpets in a variety of sizes, styles, colors, and weaves, like this

antique Persian Ferahan Sarouk Carpet, size 6’7 H x 4’5 W (2.01m x 1.35m).

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Runners & Gallery Size Kaleghis
PGNY has an enormous selection of antique runners and gallery size kaleghis, like this

antique Persian Hamadan runner, size 18’7 H x 3’0 W (5.66m x 0.91m).

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Browse PGNY’s Collection of Gallery Size Kaleghis

Period European Tapestries
PGNY has the finest selection of antique and period European tapestries in the United States, like this

antique 17th Century Flemish Verdure Landscape Tapestry, size 9’6 H x 9’9 W (2.90m x 2.97m).

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Vintage Decorative Pillows
PGNY has an eclectic selection of vintage decorative rug and tapestry pillows, like this

set of vintage Art Deco Velvet Pillows,

which are the perfect shade of green for those who recently celebrated St. Patrick’s Day!

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Happy St. Patrick’s Day Weekend from Persian Gallery New York

Persian Gallery New York
Persian Gallery New York
The Finest Antique Decorative Carpets & European Tapestries
Persian Gallery New York is New York City’s finest source for
antique decorative carpets, classic oriental rugs, rare textiles,
vintage pillows, and period European tapestries.
Specializing in oversize and mansion size antique rugs, large sizes,
room sizes, odd sizes, gallery size rugs, and runners, as well as
the largest selection of antique tapestries in the United States.
Our collection includes a long lost Julius Caesar tapestry,
pictured below, which is thought to be one of the
only surviving pieces from the court of King Henry VIII!
Beware the Ides of March!
Oversize and Mansion Size Carpets
PGNY is renowned for having the industry’s biggest and best selection of oversize antique carpets, like this antique Persian Seneh Carpet, size 27’0 H x 14’4 W (8.23m x 4.37m)
Antique Persian Seneh Carpet, in mansion size, size 27’0 H x 14’4 W (8.23m x 4.37m)
Large, Square & Odd Size Carpets
Room Size & Decorative Carpets
PGNY has some of the finest room size decorative antique carpets in the world, like
this antique Persian Sultanabad Carpet, size 14’5 H x 11’0 W (4.39m x 3.35m). See below for even more room size rugs from our collections of antique Lavar, Tabriz, and Serapi carpets.
Small and Scatter Size Carpets
PGNY has a great selection of small and
scatter size carpets in a variety of sizes, styles,
Runners & Gallery Size Kaleghis
Period European Tapestries
Vintage Decorative Pillows
PGNY has an eclectic selection of vintage decorative rug and tapestry pillows,
like this set of vintage Art Deco Velvet Pillows, which are the perfect shade of green for those who celebrate St. Patrick’s Day!
Contact us with all your special inquiries for the best antique rugs,
carpets, textiles, pillows, and tapestries by e-mail or phone,
Monday through Friday, 9AM – 5PM, EST.
We look forward to helping you find the perfect antique
rugs and tapestries for your needs!
Persian Gallery New York
Website: www.pgny.com

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PGNY and the Lost Julius Caesar Tapestry of King Henry VIII

HAS THE LOST JULIUS CAESAR TAPESTRY FROM THE ROYAL COURT OF KING HENRY VIII BEEN FOUND IN THE COLLECTION OF PERSIAN GALLERY NEW YORK?

Persian Gallery New York has been all over the news this week with the discovery that one the antique tapestries from our collection, a piece depicting Julius Caesar Crossing the Rubicon, might possibly be one of the originals commissioned by King Henry VIII for his palace at Hampton Court!

The saga began with an inquiry from the renowned British writer and historian, Mary Beard, who was doing research for her upcoming book on Roman iconography in tapestries and other art forms, and came across the image of this tapestry online.

http://www.pgny.com/item27065/period-antique-brussels-historical-tapestry-13-9×15-0

16th Century Brussels Tapestry, featuring Julius Caesar Crossing the Rubicon, possibly from the court of King Henry VIII

She soon came to New York to see the tapestry in person, along with a colleague who is a historian and archaeologist, and together, they determined that our Julius Caesar tapestry bears a remarkable likeness to King Henry’s original from the mid 1500s.  Thus began an investigation to determine whether our Julius Caesar tapestry is truly the original one woven for Henry VIII’s royal court, or if perhaps it was a later, secondary or tertiary copy of the original.

News of the discovery spread to the media during a recent interview with Ms. Beard in London, and has crossed the pond to the United States, and beyond.  What started as a media sensation in England last week has become a continuing news story here in New York, with multiple news programs airing segments about it, as can be seen in these clips below:

CBS News:

http://www.cbsnews.com/news/king-henry-viii-tapestry-mystery-new-york-city-rug-gallery-shop/

Fox 5 News:

http://www.fox5ny.com/news/226142741-story

MSN:

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/crime/long-lost-king-henry-viii-tapestry-found-in-nyc-rug-gallery/vp-BBxGOFQ

These are just a few of the many stations, but national and local, who have aired news segments about the “Lost Julius Caesar Tapestry of Henry VIII Found in a NYC Rug Gallery.”  Many articles about it have sprung up online, from the Times of London to Time Out New York, and dozens more from other sources around the world.

Negotiations are underway to have the tapestry sent to a specialized facility for a kind of forensic testing to objectively determine whether this Julius Caesar tapestry is the truly same one that King Henry VIII admired as one of his most prized possessions in his royal court, or whether it was a “backup copy” that was woven at a later date.

Regardless, the possibilities are tantalizing, and we here at Persian Gallery New York are excited to be an integral part of what could be one of the biggest historical finds of its type, and are proud to own such a masterpiece as the cornerstone of our antique tapestry collection.  We will provide updates in this forum as the story develops.

To find your own antique tapestry from our collection, which you can bring home and enjoy today, browse our tapestries online, and contact us for pricing and delivery information.  Happy New Year from all of us to all of you!

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