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Franses 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.
Read MoreFranses New York Premises Closed by Water Ingress
The townhouse premises at 132 East 61 Street has now closed due to persistent water ingress. A temporary office and viewing room has been set up nearby in Manhattan.
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Metropolitan Museum acquires the Crocker tapestry from Franses
This remarkable late 16th century English tapestry was acquired by the Museum to hang in the Crowe Room – an Elizabethan panelled room, acquired in the 1960’s. It is one of a series of important period rooms at the Museum (illustrated below).
Read More“The sole gallery devoted to important European tapestries in North America” The Financial Times
The Financial Times has described Franses as “the sole gallery devoted to important European tapestries in North America.”
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