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257 (Wide) X 239cm (Tall) 17/18th Century Fine Verdure Tapestry
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257 (Wide) X 239cm (Tall) 17/18th Century Fine Verdure Tapestry

18th century
Sold 10 November 2025 · James Cohen Antique Carpets
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The rich, lush foliage is undisturbed by neither fish nor fowl :) Just a very tranquil forest backdrop to lend calmness and serenity to your room. Finer than most, and in great hanging condition with beautiful shades of green and quirky, ancient trees.

8'5" x 7'10"

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Height
239cm (94.09")
Width
257cm (101.18")
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James Cohen Antique Carpets has dated this 18th Century Verdure Tapestry to the 1700s.

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SA1156827
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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
The rich, lush foliage is undisturbed by neither fish nor fowl :) Just a very tranquil forest backdrop to lend calmness and serenity to your room.
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Finer than most, and in great hanging condition with beautiful shades of green and quirky, ancient trees.
James Cohen Antique Carpets

8'5" x 7'10"

Height
239cm (94.09")
Width
257cm (101.18")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1156827
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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An 18th century verdure tapestry depicting a dense woodland scene with mature trees, foliage, and a distant landscape in muted greens and browns. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An 18th century verdure tapestry depicting a dense woodland scene with mature trees, foliage, and a distant landscape in muted greens and browns. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

257 (Wide) X 239cm (Tall) 17/18th Century Fine Verdure Tapestry

Archive II An 18th century verdure tapestry depicting a dense woodland scene with mature trees, foliage, and a distant landscape in muted greens and browns. View II
Archive III An 18th century verdure tapestry depicting a dense woodland scene with mature trees, foliage, and a distant landscape in muted greens and browns. View III
Archive IV An 18th century verdure tapestry depicting a dense woodland scene with mature trees, foliage, and a distant landscape in muted greens and browns. View IV
Archive V An 18th century verdure tapestry depicting a dense woodland scene with mature trees, foliage, and a distant landscape in muted greens and browns. View V
Archive VI An 18th century verdure tapestry depicting a dense woodland scene with mature trees, foliage, and a distant landscape in muted greens and browns. View VI
Archive VII An 18th century verdure tapestry depicting a dense woodland scene with mature trees, foliage, and a distant landscape in muted greens and browns. View VII
Archive VIII An 18th century verdure tapestry depicting a dense woodland scene with mature trees, foliage, and a distant landscape in muted greens and browns. View VIII
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James Cohen Antique Carpets
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An 18th century verdure tapestry depicting a dense woodland scene with mature trees, foliage, and a distant landscape in muted greens and browns.
257 (wide) x 239cm (tall) 17/18th Century Fine Verdure Tapestry
Ref: SA1156827
An 18th century verdure tapestry depicting a dense woodland scene with mature trees, foliage, and a distant landscape in muted greens and browns.
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  • ObjectWall Hangings
  • Period18th century
  • StyleBaroque
  • MaterialWool, Silk
  • ColourGreen
  • MotifsDense woodland canopy, Winding tree trunks, Borders with floral garlands, Distant landscape vista
  • SizeH 239 cm (94 in) x W 257 cm (101 in)

A verdure tapestry features a landscape as its primary subject, dominated by lush foliage, trees, plants, and often distant vistas or animals, popular in European weaving from the 16th to the 18th century.

Preservation requires avoiding direct sunlight to prevent fading, maintaining stable humidity and temperature levels, and occasionally having the textile professionally vacuumed with mesh screening.

An antique textile can serve as a dramatic focal point on a large wall, hung using a concealed batten system or a decorative brass rod to distribute weight evenly and protect the fibers.

Authenticity is assessed by examining the hand-spun natural dye yarns, weave density, selvedge edges, back-of-tapestry wear patterns, and stylistic consistency with known historical manufactories.

These textiles were typically handwoven using warps of wool or linen combined with weft threads of dyed wool, silk, and occasionally metal threads such as gilt or silver.
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