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French Tapestry Lady and Unicorn Mille-fleurs Woven Wall Covering
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French Tapestry Lady and Unicorn Mille-fleurs Woven Wall Covering

16th century
Description

You are viewing a gorgeous French tapestry of 'The Lady and The Unicorn'

Hand woven and amazingly detailed - good size at over five feet wide - 160 CM

Great as a wall hanging

To the reverse is a tag that reads:

The reproduction was handmade in an atelier and is titled "LA LICORNE" (The Unicorn).

The original tapestry is preserved at the Musée de Cluny in Paris, France.

The original tapestry was woven in the 15th century.

This specific reproduction is numbered BX 16

This medieval-style tapestry, part of the famous series known as La Dame à la licorne (The Lady and the Unicorn)

These tapestries are widely considered masterpieces of French medieval art and were woven around the end of the 15th century

Offered in great shape ready for home use right away

We ship to every corner of the planet - including the US - please get in touch for a shipping quote

Dimensions in inches (CM):

Width x Depth x Height

63 (160) x 54 (137)

OO WH

Physical Dimensions
Width
160cm (62.99")
Depth
137cm (53.94")
Declaration

Canonbury Antiques has dated this French Mille-fleurs Wall Tapestry to the 16th Century.

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SA1177043
Description
You are viewing a gorgeous French tapestry of 'The Lady and The Unicorn'

Hand woven and amazingly detailed - good size at over five feet wide - 160 CM

Great as a wall hanging

To the reverse is a tag that reads:

fig 1. A woven wall tapestry depicting a central female figure beside a tent inscribed Mon Seul Desir, surrounded by a lion, unicorn, and mille-fleurs background.
fig 1. French Tapestry Lady and Unicorn Mille-fleurs Woven Wall Covering

The reproduction was handmade in an atelier and is titled "LA LICORNE" (The Unicorn).

The original tapestry is preserved at the Musée de Cluny in Paris, France.

The original tapestry was woven in the 15th century.

fig 2. A woven wall tapestry depicting a central female figure beside a tent inscribed Mon Seul Desir, surrounded by a lion, unicorn, and mille-fleurs background.
fig 2. French Tapestry Lady and Unicorn Mille-fleurs Woven Wall Covering

This specific reproduction is numbered BX 16

“
This medieval-style tapestry, part of the famous series known as La Dame à la licorne (The Lady and the Unicorn).
Canonbury Antiques

These tapestries are widely considered masterpieces of French medieval art and were woven around the end of the 15th century

fig 3. A woven wall tapestry depicting a central female figure beside a tent inscribed Mon Seul Desir, surrounded by a lion, unicorn, and mille-fleurs background.
fig 3. French Tapestry Lady and Unicorn Mille-fleurs Woven Wall Covering

Offered in great shape ready for home use right away

We ship to every corner of the planet - including the US - please get in touch for a shipping quote

Dimensions in inches (CM):

Width x Depth x Height

63 (160) x 54 (137)

OO WH

Width
160cm (62.99")
Depth
137cm (53.94")
Date of Manufacture

Canonbury Antiques has dated this French Mille-fleurs Wall Tapestry to the 16th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1177043
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Archive I A woven wall tapestry depicting a central female figure beside a tent inscribed Mon Seul Desir, surrounded by a lion, unicorn, and mille-fleurs background.

French Tapestry Lady and Unicorn Mille-fleurs Woven Wall Covering

Archive II A woven wall tapestry depicting a central female figure beside a tent inscribed Mon Seul Desir, surrounded by a lion, unicorn, and mille-fleurs background. View II
Archive III A woven wall tapestry depicting a central female figure beside a tent inscribed Mon Seul Desir, surrounded by a lion, unicorn, and mille-fleurs background. View III
Archive IV A woven wall tapestry depicting a central female figure beside a tent inscribed Mon Seul Desir, surrounded by a lion, unicorn, and mille-fleurs background. View IV
Archive V A woven wall tapestry depicting a central female figure beside a tent inscribed Mon Seul Desir, surrounded by a lion, unicorn, and mille-fleurs background. View V
Archive VI A woven wall tapestry depicting a central female figure beside a tent inscribed Mon Seul Desir, surrounded by a lion, unicorn, and mille-fleurs background. View VI
Archive VII A woven wall tapestry depicting a central female figure beside a tent inscribed Mon Seul Desir, surrounded by a lion, unicorn, and mille-fleurs background. View VII
Archive VIII A woven wall tapestry depicting a central female figure beside a tent inscribed Mon Seul Desir, surrounded by a lion, unicorn, and mille-fleurs background. View VIII
Archive IX A woven wall tapestry depicting a central female figure beside a tent inscribed Mon Seul Desir, surrounded by a lion, unicorn, and mille-fleurs background. View IX
Archive X A woven wall tapestry depicting a central female figure beside a tent inscribed Mon Seul Desir, surrounded by a lion, unicorn, and mille-fleurs background. View X
Archive XI A woven wall tapestry depicting a central female figure beside a tent inscribed Mon Seul Desir, surrounded by a lion, unicorn, and mille-fleurs background. View XI
Archive XII A woven wall tapestry depicting a central female figure beside a tent inscribed Mon Seul Desir, surrounded by a lion, unicorn, and mille-fleurs background. View XII
Archive XIII A woven wall tapestry depicting a central female figure beside a tent inscribed Mon Seul Desir, surrounded by a lion, unicorn, and mille-fleurs background. View XIII
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A woven wall tapestry depicting a central female figure beside a tent inscribed Mon Seul Desir, surrounded by a lion, unicorn, and mille-fleurs background.
French Tapestry Lady and Unicorn Mille-Fleurs Woven Wall Covering
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A woven wall tapestry depicting a central female figure beside a tent inscribed Mon Seul Desir, surrounded by a lion, unicorn, and mille-fleurs background.
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The original Lady and the Unicorn series comprises six Flemish-designed tapestries woven in France around 1500, representing the five senses along with a sixth panel inscribed A mon seul desir.

Traditional mille-fleurs tapestries are constructed using woven wool and cotton threads on a loom, characterized by a dense background of small flowers and foliage inspired by medieval flora.

Authentic period tapestries feature hand-spun wool yarn, natural plant-based dyes exhibiting age-appropriate tonal shifting, coarse structural backings, and irregular hand-stitched seams.

A large woven tapestry serves as an acoustic-dampening focal point when suspended above a console table, sideboard, or neutral feature wall to introduce historic texture into contemporary spaces.

Tapestries should be kept out of direct sunlight to prevent fibre degradation, regularly dusted using a low-suction vacuum with a mesh shield, and dry-cleaned by textile specialists.
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