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Late 17th C Brussels Tapestry After Teniers
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for sale €3,803     $4,128
£3,250
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Late 17th C Brussels Tapestry After Teniers

17th century
For Sale by Youlls Antiques
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A beautifully woven late 17th c Brussels tapestry after the painter Teniers , depicting a domestic scene in a courtyard including a mother & infant.

Wonderful detail & expressions to the faces of the figures with typical inclusion of vibrant red . Some ware in places as you would expect given its age but displays beautifully as you can see from the photos.

Date of Manufacture

Youlls Antiques has dated this 17th Century Brussels Tapestry to the 17th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
171cm (67.32")
Width
173cm (68.11")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
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SA1128010
Description
A beautifully woven late 17th c Brussels tapestry after the painter Teniers , depicting a domestic scene in a courtyard including a mother & infant.

Wonderful detail & expressions to the faces of the figures with typical inclusion of vibrant red .

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Some ware in places as you would expect given its age but displays beautifully as you can see from the photos.
Youlls Antiques
Date of Manufacture

Youlls Antiques has dated this 17th Century Brussels Tapestry to the 17th Century.

Height
171cm (67.32")
Width
173cm (68.11")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Reference Numbers
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SA1128010
Youlls Antiques
Youlls Antiques
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Youlls antiques are a family business working in the trade for over three generations.

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A late seventeenth-century Brussels woven wool and silk tapestry depicting a rustic genre scene with figures near a stone hearth in neutral brown and beige tones.
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Archive I A late seventeenth-century Brussels woven wool and silk tapestry depicting a rustic genre scene with figures near a stone hearth in neutral brown and beige tones.

Late 17th C Brussels Tapestry After Teniers

Archive II A late seventeenth-century Brussels woven wool and silk tapestry depicting a rustic genre scene with figures near a stone hearth in neutral brown and beige tones. View II
Archive III A late seventeenth-century Brussels woven wool and silk tapestry depicting a rustic genre scene with figures near a stone hearth in neutral brown and beige tones. View III
Archive IV Scale Reference for A late seventeenth-century Brussels woven wool and silk tapestry depicting a rustic genre scene with figures near a stone hearth in neutral brown and beige tones.
Archive V A late seventeenth-century Brussels woven wool and silk tapestry depicting a rustic genre scene with figures near a stone hearth in neutral brown and beige tones. View V
Archive VI A late seventeenth-century Brussels woven wool and silk tapestry depicting a rustic genre scene with figures near a stone hearth in neutral brown and beige tones. View VI
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Telephone 01488 682 046
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27-28 Charnham St
Hungerford
Berkshire
RG17 OEJ
United Kingdom
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A late seventeenth-century Brussels woven wool and silk tapestry depicting a rustic genre scene with figures near a stone hearth in neutral brown and beige tones.
Late 17th C Brussels Tapestry After Teniers
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A late seventeenth-century Brussels woven wool and silk tapestry depicting a rustic genre scene with figures near a stone hearth in neutral brown and beige tones.
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  • ObjectWall Tapestries
  • Period17th century
  • StyleFlemish Baroque
  • MaterialWool, Silk
  • ColourBeige, Brown
  • MotifsGenre scene, Peasant figures, Rustic hearth and masonry, Textured wool weave
  • SizeH 171 cm (67 in) x W 173 cm (68 in) x D 1 cm (0 in)

This late seventeenth-century Brussels wall tapestry, created in the Flemish Baroque style after Teniers, is woven from wool and silk with a textured wool weave. The piece presents a rustic genre scene depicting peasant figures, a mother and infant, and a rustic hearth and masonry, executed in beige, brown, and vibrant red tones. Showing some wear in places due to age, the fabric displays varied neutral and warm hues alongside detailed facial expressions. The tapestry measures 171 cm high, 173 cm wide, and 1 cm deep. Suitable for placement above a sideboard in an English Country House interior, the wall hanging brings a historical narrative and traditional textile artistry into a living space.

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Teniers Brussels tapestries are historic wall hangings woven in Flanders that feature rustic genre scenes inspired by the paintings of David Teniers the Younger and his contemporaries. These tapestries gained immense popularity in the late seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, portraying rural life, village celebrations, and domestic scenes.

Brussels tapestries were hand-woven on high-warp or low-warp looms using natural wool yarns for the warp and weft, often combined with silk threads to highlight detailed areas and create tonal contrast.

Authentic period tapestries exhibit hand-spun yarns, minor irregularities in weave density, natural vegetable dye fading, and specific reverse-side thread hand-tying. Original maker or city marks woven into the selvedge edge can also indicate authenticity.

A large tapestry acts as a visual anchor when mounted on a neutral focal wall, such as above a sideboard or sofa. Combining traditional textile art with minimalist or contemporary furniture creates a balanced, layered aesthetic.

Protect tapestries by keeping them out of direct sunlight and hanging them with even weight distribution using fabric sleeves. Dusting should be done gently using a low-suction vacuum with a mesh protective screen, while structural repairs require a textile conservator.
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