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Large Antique Tapestry, French, Needlepoint, The Lady and the Unicorn, C.1920

Large Antique Tapestry, French, Needlepoint, The Lady and the Unicorn, C.1920

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Our Stock # 18.7401

This is a large antique tapestry. A French, needlepoint scene depicting The Lady and the Unicorn, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1920.

Of superior proportion, this tapestry is a quality recreation of the 15th century renaissance series of tapestries known as Dame a la L'icorne (The Lady and the Unicorn). A series of six, this fascinating tapestry represents the central element of the whole - La Gout (The Sense of Taste).

  • Generously sized for decorative wall mounting at 5' 8" x 4' 5" (167cm x 138cm)
  • Displaying a desirably aged patina
  • Quality needlepoint tapestry, issuing copious fascinations and in very good order
  • Beautiful colour palette in shades of reds and greens a sight to behold
  • The lady and her courtier sit between a lion and the titular unicorn
  • Large fruiting trees, framed by heraldic flags stand within a bountiful garden
  • Other small animals are present, the allegorical monkey experiencing the sense of taste from his stolen treat
  • Label to rear offers the maker's mark of Artis Flora and key details of the piece in hand-written French
  • Subject - The Lady and the Unicorn (The Sense of Taste); Period - end of the 15th Century
  • Dressed to the rear with six hanging mounts for ease of wall display

This is a highly decorative, large antique tapestry with beautiful renaissance taste and appealing to collectors of Francophile or historical interest. The proportion affords a striking wall covering for the grandest rooms and is sure to spark conversation at dinner parties. Delivered ready to enjoy.

Dimensions:
Max Width: 167cm (65.75'')
Max Depth: 0.5cm (.25'')
Max Height: 138cm (54.25'')


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