Antique Tapestries
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French Vintage Tapestry Reproduction by Corot
$2,200.0058.13"H x 68.25"W x 1"D
Dimensions: 58 ⅛” H x 68 ¼” W x 1” D
An absolutely delightful French 20th Century verdure-style tapestry depicting a lush forest scene and a meandering waterway. Woven in verdant colors in a range of green and blue tones with contrasting gold and pink, this fantastic woven textile transports the viewer to a magical place and time that will make an enormous impact on your own space. Impressively sized, it would envelop your wall in a wooded wonderland. A flourishing treeline is central to the scene, with a bird spotted on the bank of a meandering stream, keeping a watchful eye on its forest domain–shaded by dense foliage in the tree canopy. The tapestry is surrounded by a complementary border of floral-foliate pattern. Tag from the weaver, Corot, attached to the back which authenticates and puts the work in historical context. Please view the detailed images to see more. Ready to hang in your interior by the attached hooks on the back.
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French Vintage Tapestry Reproduction by Robert Four
$2,200.0055.50"H x 72.75"W x 0.50"D
Dimensions: 55 ½” H x 72 ¾” W x ½” D
An absolutely delightful French 20th Century verdure-style tapestry depicting a riparian forest scene with references to a garden folly of ancient ruins visible in the background. Done in verdant colors in a range of green and blue tones with contrasting gold and red, this fantastic woven textile transports the viewer to a magical place and time that will make an enormous impact on your own space. Impressively sized, it would envelop your wall in a wooded wonderland. A meandering stream is central to the scene with multiple birds spotted on the bank and in the trees, keeping a watchful eye on their forest domain that is shaded by dense foliage in the tree canopy. The tapestry is surrounded by a complementary border of floral-foliate pattern. Tag from the weaver, Robert Four, attached to the back which authenticates and puts the work in historical context. Please view the detailed images to see more. Ready to hang in your interior by hooks attached to the back.
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French 19th Century Raised Embroidery of Madonna & Child
$2,800.0050.75"H x 36.13"W x 1.38"D
Dimensions: 50 ¾” H x 36 ⅛” W x 1 ⅜” D
An impressive work of textile art, this French 19th century raised gold embroidery of the Madonna & Child resembles liturgical vestments such as a cope or chasuble that a member of the clergy would wear to mass, applying the same techniques and quality to a more static image set within a wood frame. The appliqués are mounted on ivory silk with a moiré pattern that gives the illusion of faux bois, shifting and rippling in the light along with the metallic threads. Mary and the Christ child are rendered with handpainted faces and hands that achieve the kind of tenderness observed in Italian Renaissance art; they are wrapped in robes with a variety of textures & stiches to indicate the depth of gathered folds of fabric, including gold sequins, as she holds the child safely over the embroidered red serpent around her feet. The figural vignette is contained within orphrey or orfoi embroidered border of foliate and floral theme in gold, green, pale blue and red. Delicate, scrolling vines grow outward from the textile border across the negative space of ivory silk toward the ebonized, carved wood frame protecting the delicate work. Please view the detailed images to see more of this captivating example of ecclesiastical art, and the current condition.
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French 20th Century Tapestry Cartoon with Iron Hanger
$2,850.00111"H x 54"W x 0.13"D
Dimensions: 111” H x 54” W x ⅛” D
Cartoons are the life size models painted onto canvas from which tapestries are ultimately woven by hand using these illustrations as a guide. This is a more recent example from the 20th century based on classic Verdure tapestry themes of lush foliage and romantic landscapes frozen in time. The printed canvas is in very good condition with a magnificent color palette enhancing the richly dressed nobleman on horseback. A wide tape-trim in complementary shades of bronze frames the textile, ready to hang by included iron rods for wall mounting. Please view the detailed images.
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French 19th Century Framed Fox Tapestry
$4,500.0079.63"H x 58.75"W x 1.13"D
Dimensions: 79 ⅝” H x 58 ¾” W x 1 ⅛” D
A charming French 19th century verdure-style tapestry depicting a lush, pastoral scene where spring flowers bloom, lambs graze in fields while their shepherd rests, and a sly fox wearing a red robe observes from a distance. The central field uses a soft palette–mostly greens–to represent the rolling hills of this fertile landscape, where a modest farmhouse is seen along the treeline. The tapestry is bordered in a repeating pattern of gold acanthus leaves which unfurl over a background of salmon pink. This stunning textile is stretched and mounted on a wooden frame to hang on a wall to make an enormous impact on your room or space. Impressively sized, it draws the viewer into a wooded wonderland that prompts new traditions in retelling classic fables. This tapestry may be based on Le Petit Chaperon Rouge, the precursor to Little Red Riding Hood, originally written in France in the 17th century, perpetuating the allegorical figure of Reynard, a devious fox character with origins in the Middle Ages. Take some time to view the detailed images to see the current condition of the tapestry and wonder at its artistry and finer points.
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French 18th Century Verdure Tapestry
$13,995.0087"H x 106"W x 0.13"D
Dimensions: 87” H x 106” W x 1/8” D
An outstanding French 18th Century verdure tapestry depicting a riparian forest scene. Done in autumnal colors of burnt oranges, golds, browns, reds and greens, this stunning woven textile would have an enormous impact on your room or space. Impressively sized, it would envelop your wall in a wooded wonderland. A meandering stream is central to the scene, with a small waterfall seen in the foreground. A pair of birds can be spotted in the trees, keeping a watchful eye on their forest domain. The tapestry is bordered in a twisted repeat of floral and foliate details with styled flourishes in the corners. Take some time to view the detailed images to see the current condition of the tapestry and wonder at its artistry and finer points.
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French 16th Century Antique Aubusson Tapestry
$18,000.00110"H x 115"W x .25"D
Dimensions: 110”H x 115”W x 1/4″D
A 16th Century, or earlier, Aubusson tapestry is vibrant and in wonderful antique condition. Its original border is completely intact and designed with florals, foliage, and birds. Tapestries were first created in the middle ages to hold in warm in otherwise cold stone buildings, over the years they have become practical traveling pieces of art and craftsmanship. Most tapestries tell religious, mythological or hunting stories. Depicted here, is a man who has been shot by a bow and arrow and is being consoled by a woman and his dog; an angel is also present, seemingly willing the man to hang on. Tapestry is lined. Be sure to view the detailed images for a closer look at this incredibly beautiful tapestry and its current condition.
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French 18th Century Tapestry Fragment
$1,200.0051.5"H x 27"W x 0.25"D
Dimensions: 51-½”H x 27”W x ¼”D
This vibrant tapestry fragment hails from 18th century France. Two panels have been recently attached with brilliant blue trimming. The fabric is worn but retains its vibrant floral motif and features a large perching bird. Make sure to view the detailed images to get a closer look at the condition.
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French Semi-Antique Aubusson Needlepoint Rug
$1,650.00.13"H x 144"W x 103.13"D
Dimensions: ⅛”H x 144”W x 103-⅛”D
Beautiful example of an Aubusson rug. A fantastic display of floral and scroll designs, handwoven from France. Tons of earth tone colors: browns, greens, beiges, rust/reds, mauve/pinks and more are all in soft shades. See detailed pictures for condition.
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French 19th Century Tapisserie de Verdure
$19,995.0096"H x 126"W x .25"D
Dimensions: 96″ H x 126″ W x 1/4″ D
This 19th Century French Tapisserie de Verdure, c. 1850’s, is exquisite. It is wool and cotton, and hangs on a metal tapestry rod with rings. The scene is framed by beautiful trees and depicts most prominently a pagoda and exotic birds in the woods. It is massive spanning 8 feet x 10 ½ feet and will make quite the statement. Rod dimensions: 4-⅞”H x 133”W x 1-⅝”D
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French 19th Century Framed Floral Tapestry
$2,200.0018.25"H x 53"W x 1.18"D
Dimensions: 18-1/4″H x 53″W x 1-1/8″D
A gorgeous floral tapestry, framed in a brilliant gold-gilt frame from 19th century France. The tapestry depicts a floral bouquet that spans its entire length. This bouquet is composed of extraordinary flowers and flowering vines in shades of blue, orange, violet and pink. A wonderful patina engulfs both the frame and its contents, giving this work of art an aged appearance that is impossible to replicate.
Antique Tapestries
Initially made for the dual function of decorating drab stone walls while also providing extra insulation against the cold, antique wall tapestries captivate us to this day. These works of art graced the walls of many castles, manors, and homes throughout England, France, and the rest of Europe from the Middle Ages through the 19th century. At Fireside Antiques, we have a wide range of Aubusson tapestries, English needlepoint tapestries, and Belgian tapestry panels.
Authentic Hand Woven Tapestries
Every tapestry is a piece of art that tells a story woven into its very fabric. First, there is the story depicted in the tapestry’s imagery, detailing some aspect of life at the time of its creation. Then there are the tapestry threads, which tell the story of who created the tapestry and its location at the time it was woven.
While machine-made tapestries have perfect stitching, even the most skilled craftsman will have uneven stitches, adding to the authenticity, uniqueness, and value of an antique tapestry. An antique tapestry made from hand-dyed cotton, linen, and wool offers much more charm than modern nylon or polyester equivalents. If a tapestry came from a well-to-do family, they might even include silk with inlaid gold or silver threads.
Many older tapestries depicting biblical figures or important battles are easy to replicate using today’s modern technology. Still, by examining the threads, sticking, colors, and even the weaver’s signature, it is easy to distinguish an original from a reproduction.
Why Purchase Antique Tapestries
Antique tapestries are essential pieces of textile art, depicting scenes from throughout history. As woven paintings, these tapestries provide a focal point to any living room or study, adding a sense of grandeur while keeping ancient history alive. Though modern tapestries can emulate the look of these pieces, there is no comparison to owning an authentic one.
Authentic Antique Tapestries Online
Fireside Antiques offers only authentic antique tapestries of the highest quality professionally restored by our experienced craftsman. Each is a piece of history shipped straight from our 18,000-square-foot showroom to your home using only the best white glove shipping services.
Add a bit of history and classic craftsmanship to your home from our collection of antique hand-woven tapestries that range in age from the Middle Ages to the 19th century. Using our online store is easy, allowing you to search our entire catalog of wall tapestries in a matter of moments, each with a detailed description and measurements, so you know precisely what you are ordering.
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