Vintage Tapestry, French, Needlepoint, The Lady and the Unicorn, The Taste, 1980

Our Stock # 18.7922

This is a vintage tapestry. A French, needlepoint scene depicting The Lady and the Unicorn, dating to the late 20th century, circa 1980. 

This delightful 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 3' 2" x 2' 2" (98cm x 69cm)
• Displaying a desirably aged patina and in good order
• Quality needlepoint tapestry, issuing copious fascinations and in very good order
• Beautiful colour palette in shades of reds and blues 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
• Dressed to the rear with five hanging loops for ease of wall display

This is a highly decorative vintage tapestry with beautiful renaissance taste and appealing to collectors of Francophile or historical interest. Delivered ready to mount and enjoy.

Dimensions:
Max Width: 98cm (38.5'')
Max Depth: 0.5cm (.25'')
Max Height: 69cm (27.25'')