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57 X 57cm Late 16th or Early 17th C North German Tapestry
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57 X 57cm Late 16th or Early 17th C North German Tapestry

16th century
Description

A North German tapestry cushion cover probably made in Schleswig- Holstein in the late 16th century or early 17th. With bright, fresh colours, good condition and charming subject matter. A very attractive and affordable piece of rare art.

2'2" x 2'2"

Date of Manufacture

James Cohen Antique Carpets has dated this Antique North German Tapestry to the 16th Century.

Independent Date Guide ID 08955059
Dealer's Item Date16th Century
Sellingantiques Date16th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 385-450 years old
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Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 16TH CENTURY:
Hand-woven tapestry weave with stepped colour joins: early workshop production.
Grotesque mask corner borders: Northern Renaissance decorative scheme.
Pyramus and Thisbe composition with fountain: subject popular in late 16th-century weaving.
Natural dyestuffs with uneven soft fading: aged organic dyes.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
57cm (22.44")
Width
57cm (22.44")
Reference Numbers
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SA1136437
Dealers Notes

My lifelong passion is for the most beautiful handwoven, antique rugs, carpets and textiles made by mankind. Feel free to chat to me at any time, with any questions you may have about cleaning or repairs, sourcing a specific size or colour combination, I'm here to help.

Description
A North German tapestry cushion cover probably made in Schleswig- Holstein in the late 16th century or early 17th. With bright, fresh colours, good condition and charming subject matter. A very attractive and affordable piece of rare art.

2'2" x 2'2"

Date of Manufacture

James Cohen Antique Carpets has dated this Antique North German Tapestry to the 16th Century.

Independent Date Report ID 08955059
Dealer's Item Date16th Century
Sellingantiques dating16th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 385-450 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 16th Century:
Hand-woven tapestry weave with stepped colour joins: early workshop production.
Grotesque mask corner borders: Northern Renaissance decorative scheme.
Pyramus and Thisbe composition with fountain: subject popular in late 16th-century weaving.
Natural dyestuffs with uneven soft fading: aged organic dyes.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
57cm (22.44")
Width
57cm (22.44")
Reference Numbers
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SA1136437
James Cohen Antique Carpets
James Cohen Antique Carpets
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2021

Specialist in antique rugs, carpets and textiles 16th-19th centuries

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A square late 16th or early 17th-century North German hand-woven tapestry featuring figures beside a fountain enclosed by an ornate floral and mask border.
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Archive I A square late 16th or early 17th-century North German hand-woven tapestry featuring figures beside a fountain enclosed by an ornate floral and mask border.

57 X 57cm Late 16th or Early 17th C North German Tapestry

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James Cohen Antique Carpets

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A square late 16th or early 17th-century North German hand-woven tapestry featuring figures beside a fountain enclosed by an ornate floral and mask border.
57 x 57cm Late 16th or Early 17th C North German Tapestry
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A square late 16th or early 17th-century North German hand-woven tapestry featuring figures beside a fountain enclosed by an ornate floral and mask border.
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  • ObjectTapestry
  • Period16th century
  • StyleRenaissance
  • MaterialWool, Silk
  • ColourGreen, Cream, Red
  • MotifsFountain scene, Grotesque masks, Floral border, Figures in landscape
  • SizeH 57 cm (22 in) x W 57 cm (22 in)

This North German tapestry cushion cover originates from the late 16th century or early 17th century in the Renaissance style. Hand-woven from wool and silk, the textile displays a vibrant colour palette of green, cream, and red with intricate details. The central panel depicts a detailed fountain scene with figures in a landscape, set against a background featuring a castle structure, trees, and small animals. Surrounding this central narrative is an ornate border decorated with floral motifs, fruits, and grotesque masks at the lower corners, all enclosed within a dark blue outer trim. Measuring 57 cm high and 57 cm wide, the square textile functions well as a decorative hanging or wall accent. In a contemporary home, this tapestry fits suitably into a narrow wall space, hallway, or study within an English Country House aesthetic. The textile brings historical character to traditional or eclectic interiors when displayed on neutral walls where the detailed iconography and rich textile work remain visible. Regular gentle care keeps the wool and silk fibres preserved in domestic settings.

FAQs

Produced during the late 16th and early 17th centuries, these small-scale hand-woven textiles often depicted allegorical, biblical, or pastoral scenes set within intricate botanical and grotesque borders.

These textiles were hand-woven on looms using spun wool yarn for structural strength and rich dyed colours, frequently combined with silk threads to highlight detailed features and highlights.

Genuine period tapestries display hand-spun yarn variations, historical vegetable dye oxidisation, characteristic hand-stitching along section joins, and uneven structural wear along the selvage edges.

Mount the textile within a conservation-grade box frame or suspend it from a understated rod to create a focal point against a neutral or dark backdrop in living rooms, hallways, or studies.

Keep the tapestry away from direct sunlight and high humidity, avoid direct vacuuming against the delicate fibers, and consult a professional conservator for dust removal or mounting repairs.
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