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297 X 272cm 'The Naughty Dog' Verdure Tapestry, 18th Century
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297 X 272cm 'The Naughty Dog' Verdure Tapestry, 18th Century

18th century
Sold 6 November 2025 · James Cohen Antique Carpets
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Description

A serene tapestry in the verdure style with a luxuriant forest and a dog with a duck in its mouth. Naughty dog, drop it! Lined and hangs beautifully, ready for another 300 years.

9'9" (wide) by 8'10" (tall)

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Height
297cm (116.93")
Width
272cm (107.09")
Declaration

James Cohen Antique Carpets has dated this 18th Century Verdure Tapestry to the 1700s.

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SA1154517
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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 serene tapestry in the verdure style with a luxuriant forest and a dog with a duck in its mouth. Naughty dog, drop it! Lined and hangs beautifully, ready for another 300 years.

9'9" (wide) by 8'10" (tall)

Height
297cm (116.93")
Width
272cm (107.09")
Date of Manufacture

James Cohen Antique Carpets has dated this 18th Century Verdure Tapestry to the 1700s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1154517
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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Archive I An 18th century verdure tapestry depicting a dense forest landscape with muted blue trees and animal figures within a detailed floral border. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

297 X 272cm 'The Naughty Dog' Verdure Tapestry, 18th Century

Archive II An 18th century verdure tapestry depicting a dense forest landscape with muted blue trees and animal figures within a detailed floral border. View II
Archive III An 18th century verdure tapestry depicting a dense forest landscape with muted blue trees and animal figures within a detailed floral border. View III
Archive IV An 18th century verdure tapestry depicting a dense forest landscape with muted blue trees and animal figures within a detailed floral border. View IV
Archive V An 18th century verdure tapestry depicting a dense forest landscape with muted blue trees and animal figures within a detailed floral border. View V
Archive VI An 18th century verdure tapestry depicting a dense forest landscape with muted blue trees and animal figures within a detailed floral border. View VI
Archive VII An 18th century verdure tapestry depicting a dense forest landscape with muted blue trees and animal figures within a detailed floral border. View VII
Archive VIII An 18th century verdure tapestry depicting a dense forest landscape with muted blue trees and animal figures within a detailed floral border. View VIII
Archive IX An 18th century verdure tapestry depicting a dense forest landscape with muted blue trees and animal figures within a detailed floral border. View IX
Archive X An 18th century verdure tapestry depicting a dense forest landscape with muted blue trees and animal figures within a detailed floral border. View X
Archive XI An 18th century verdure tapestry depicting a dense forest landscape with muted blue trees and animal figures within a detailed floral border. View XI
Archive XII An 18th century verdure tapestry depicting a dense forest landscape with muted blue trees and animal figures within a detailed floral border. View XII
Archive XIII An 18th century verdure tapestry depicting a dense forest landscape with muted blue trees and animal figures within a detailed floral border. View XIII
Archive XIV An 18th century verdure tapestry depicting a dense forest landscape with muted blue trees and animal figures within a detailed floral border. View XIV
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James Cohen Antique Carpets

James Cohen Antique Carpets
Telephone 07747 610 248
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London
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/jamescohencarpets
Verified Since Feb 2021
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Items Sold 364
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An 18th century verdure tapestry depicting a dense forest landscape with muted blue trees and animal figures within a detailed floral border.
297 x 272cm 'The Naughty Dog' Verdure Tapestry, 18th Century
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An 18th century verdure tapestry depicting a dense forest landscape with muted blue trees and animal figures within a detailed floral border.
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  • ObjectWall Tapestries
  • Period18th century
  • StyleBaroque
  • MaterialWool, Silk
  • ColourBlue and Brown
  • MotifsLeafy canopy, Floral border, Woodland landscape, Animal figures
  • SizeH 297 cm (117 in) x W 272 cm (107 in)

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A verdure tapestry is a woven wall hanging that features a dominant landscape motif, typically depicting lush forests, foliage, trees, and occasionally animals or architectural elements. This style gained immense popularity across Europe, particularly in France and Flanders, during the 16th, 17th, and 18th centuries.

Traditional European tapestries were hand-woven on vertical high-warp or horizontal low-warp looms using wool, silk, and sometimes metallic threads such as gilt-silver or gold wire. Dyes were traditionally sourced from natural materials like madder, woad, and weld to achieve rich, enduring palettes.

Authentic period tapestries exhibit hand-spun natural fibres with consistent oxidisation and mellowing of colours, often shifting towards characteristic blue-green tones due to the fading of original yellow dye baths. Close inspection reveals hand-weaving irregularities, slit tapestry techniques, and appropriate weave densities typical of historical European workshops.

An antique tapestry can serve as a striking focal point above a large sofa or console table, hung using a concealed Velcro batten system or a decorative iron rod to distribute weight evenly. Pairing the textile with minimal modern furniture allows the rich texture and historic narrative of the piece to anchor the room.

Antique tapestries should be hung away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent fibre degradation and colour fading. Conservation specialists recommend gentle surface dusting with a soft brush attached to a low-suction vacuum through a protective mesh screen, avoiding direct washing or harsh chemical cleaning.
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