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287 X 250cm 17/18th Century Verdure Tapestry Possibly Audenarde
James Cohen Antique Carpets
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James Cohen Antique Carpets

James Cohen Antique Carpets

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287 X 250cm 17/18th Century Verdure Tapestry Possibly Audenarde

18th century
Description

A beautiful and atmospheric verdure with a rich forest of leaves, a dog hunting a fox and a fowl in the foreground and a castle in the background.

9'5" x 8'2"

Physical Dimensions
Height
250cm (98.43")
Width
287cm (112.99")
Declaration

James Cohen Antique Carpets has dated this Antique Verdure Wall Tapestry to the 1700s.

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SA1154123
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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 beautiful and atmospheric verdure with a rich forest of leaves, a dog hunting a fox and a fowl in the foreground and a castle in the background.

9'5" x 8'2"

Height
250cm (98.43")
Width
287cm (112.99")
Date of Manufacture

James Cohen Antique Carpets has dated this Antique Verdure Wall Tapestry to the 1700s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1154123
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 large 18th-century hand-woven verdure tapestry depicting a dense woodland scene with foliage, animals, and distant architecture within a decorative floral border.
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Archive I A large 18th-century hand-woven verdure tapestry depicting a dense woodland scene with foliage, animals, and distant architecture within a decorative floral border.

287 x 250cm 17/18th Century Verdure Tapestry Possibly Audenarde

Archive II A large 18th-century hand-woven verdure tapestry depicting a dense woodland scene with foliage, animals, and distant architecture within a decorative floral border. View II
Archive III A large 18th-century hand-woven verdure tapestry depicting a dense woodland scene with foliage, animals, and distant architecture within a decorative floral border. View III
Archive IV A large 18th-century hand-woven verdure tapestry depicting a dense woodland scene with foliage, animals, and distant architecture within a decorative floral border. View IV
Archive V A large 18th-century hand-woven verdure tapestry depicting a dense woodland scene with foliage, animals, and distant architecture within a decorative floral border. View V
Archive VI A large 18th-century hand-woven verdure tapestry depicting a dense woodland scene with foliage, animals, and distant architecture within a decorative floral border. View VI
Archive VII A large 18th-century hand-woven verdure tapestry depicting a dense woodland scene with foliage, animals, and distant architecture within a decorative floral border. View VII
Archive VIII A large 18th-century hand-woven verdure tapestry depicting a dense woodland scene with foliage, animals, and distant architecture within a decorative floral border. View VIII
Archive IX A large 18th-century hand-woven verdure tapestry depicting a dense woodland scene with foliage, animals, and distant architecture within a decorative floral border. View IX
Archive X A large 18th-century hand-woven verdure tapestry depicting a dense woodland scene with foliage, animals, and distant architecture within a decorative floral border. View X
Archive XI A large 18th-century hand-woven verdure tapestry depicting a dense woodland scene with foliage, animals, and distant architecture within a decorative floral border. View XI
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James Cohen Antique Carpets
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A large 18th-century hand-woven verdure tapestry depicting a dense woodland scene with foliage, animals, and distant architecture within a decorative floral border.
287 x 250cm 17/18th Century Verdure Tapestry Possibly Audenarde
Ref: SA1154123
A large 18th-century hand-woven verdure tapestry depicting a dense woodland scene with foliage, animals, and distant architecture within a decorative floral border.
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A verdure tapestry is a style of woven textile wall hanging that prominently features woodland landscapes, foliage, and forest scenery. Originating in Flanders during the 16th to 18th centuries, these pieces focus on natural flora and fauna framed by decorative woven borders.

Traditional verdure tapestries were hand-woven on looms using natural fibres, primarily wool for the structural warp and weft, often blended with silk threads to highlight detailed areas such as leaf highlights, sky passages, and animal figures.

Authentic tapestries from this period feature hand-stitched weaving variations, hand-dyed yarns exhibiting subtle colour oxidisation, vertical slit joins known as relais, and occasional weaver or city mark ciphers woven into the outer selvedge.

A large antique tapestry functions as a primary focal point when hung against a neutral backdrop in a dining room, entrance hall, or reception room. Juxtaposing historic hand-woven textiles with clean-lined contemporary furniture creates a balanced aesthetic.

Keep antique tapestries away from direct sunlight and high humidity to prevent fibre degradation and colour fading. Dust should be gently removed periodically using a low-suction vacuum cleaner fitted with a soft brush attachment through a protective mesh screen.
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