The Fairhaven Panels, the only known works of the 17th-century Flemish artist De Vely, are under a temporary export bar after being sold for £1.6 million at auction.
These masterfully crafted panels, depicting deities, combine hardstones, shells, and pearls, showcasing De Vely's meticulous attention to detail over a 15-year period.
Originating in the court of Louis XIV, the panels highlight De Vely's skill as a craftsman, with references to French military banners and a nod to historical rivalries.
Local institutions have until March 17th to raise £1.6 million to keep De Vely's masterpiece in the UK, emphasizing its cultural significance.
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