Large Antique French Wool Needlepoint Tapestry After 'The Lady and the Unicorn'

1900 - 1920

Sold by Also Antique Furniture

Description

DESCRIPTION

A striking large-scale French needlepoint wool tapestry, woven in the style of the famed medieval series The Lady and the Unicorn. This example likely dates from the early 20th century (circa 1920) and replicates the iconography and composition of the original “Taste” panel, housed in the Musée de Cluny, Paris. Set against a millefleurs background in deep crimson, the scene features a noble lady flanked by a lion and a unicorn, with trees, animals, and birds woven throughout. The tapestry is mounted on a linen backing for stability and ease of hanging, with brass hanging rings sewn into the top (note there are more hanging points than photographed). Handwritten label verso.

DIMENSIONS

160cm high x 138cm wide

CONDITION

Good overall condition with some light fading consistent with age. Good quality and attractive.

DESCRIPTIONS & VIEWING

Our ethos is openness and honesty. We make every effort to provide a full and accurate description of an item’s condition but ultimately this, alongside our interpretation of materials, attribution, age, date, origin and provenance, are our statement of opinion. Viewing and inspection is welcomed before purchase and offers buyers the fullest opportunity to investigate an item thoroughly. Please ask us to double check measurements if there are any critical dimensions.

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Physical Dimensions

Height

160cm (62.99")

Width

138cm (54.33")

Depth

1cm (0.39")

Declaration

Also Antique Furniture has dated this piece to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1154701

Description

DESCRIPTION

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A striking large-scale French needlepoint wool tapestry, woven in the style of the famed medieval series The Lady and the Unicorn.

Also Antique Furniture

This example likely dates from the early 20th century (circa 1920) and replicates the iconography and composition of the original “Taste” panel, housed in the Musée de Cluny, Paris. Set against a millefleurs background in deep crimson, the scene features a noble lady flanked by a lion and a unicorn, with trees, animals, and birds woven throughout. The tapestry is mounted on a linen backing for stability and ease of hanging, with brass hanging rings sewn into the top (note there are more hanging points than photographed). Handwritten label verso.

fig 1. Large Antique French Wool Needlepoint Tapestry after 'The Lady and the Unicorn' — fig 1. Large Antique French Wool Needlepoint Tapestry After 'The Lady and the Unicorn'

DIMENSIONS

160cm high x 138cm wide

CONDITION

Good overall condition with some light fading consistent with age. Good quality and attractive.

DESCRIPTIONS & VIEWING

Our ethos is openness and honesty. We make every effort to provide a full and accurate description of an item’s condition but ultimately this, alongside our interpretation of materials, attribution, age, date, origin and provenance, are our statement of opinion. Viewing and inspection is welcomed before purchase and offers buyers the fullest opportunity to investigate an item thoroughly. Please ask us to double check measurements if there are any critical dimensions.

Viewings are welcome and are strictly by appointment only. Please call or email to arrange a viewing.