The Personal Archive of Peter Afia A narrative toile depicting Le Premier Navigateur French, late 18th century Printed in black with illustrative vignettes narrating the story of Melide from the 1785 French pantomime ballet Le Premier Navigateur, with Dimitrios, New York label inscribed 'FRANCE/late 18th c.'; together with a length of toile printed in tan with scenes from the life of Joseph, with Dimitrios, New York label 'French, 18th c.'; a panel of block printed linen with wide bands of madder red, mounted to card (damages), with Dimitrios, New York label 'NANTES, Fr./EARLY 18thc./De Jouy'; and a large panel of red ground toile composed of three joined lengths, late 19th century or later, with Emma Hurley label the first: 94cm x 80cm (4)