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286 X 200cm Late 17th Century Flemish Verdure Tapestry
James Cohen Antique Carpets
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James Cohen Antique Carpets

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286 X 200cm Late 17th Century Flemish Verdure Tapestry

17th century
Description

A charming and peaceful scene of two geese refreshing themselves with a cool drink from a river while a companion flies in to join, between a group of trees on either side giving pleasing balance to this bucolic picture. Freshly re-lined and conserved, lightly cleaned, ready to go on display.

9'6" x 6'6"

Physical Dimensions
Height
200cm (78.74")
Width
286cm (112.60")
Declaration

James Cohen Antique Carpets has dated this Flemish Verdure Wall Tapestry to the 17th Century.

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SA1179328
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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 charming and peaceful scene of two geese refreshing themselves with a cool drink from a river while a companion flies in to join, between a group of trees on either side giving pleasing balance to this bucolic picture. Freshly re-lined and conserved, lightly cleaned, ready to go on display.

9'6" x 6'6"

Height
200cm (78.74")
Width
286cm (112.60")
Date of Manufacture

James Cohen Antique Carpets has dated this Flemish Verdure Wall Tapestry to the 17th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1179328
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 late 17th-century Flemish verdure wall tapestry depicting a woodland scene with tall trees, waterfowl near a stream, and distant architectural buildings in green and gold tones.
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Archive I A late 17th-century Flemish verdure wall tapestry depicting a woodland scene with tall trees, waterfowl near a stream, and distant architectural buildings in green and gold tones.

286 X 200cm Late 17th Century Flemish Verdure Tapestry

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Archive X A late 17th-century Flemish verdure wall tapestry depicting a woodland scene with tall trees, waterfowl near a stream, and distant architectural buildings in green and gold tones. View X
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James Cohen Antique Carpets
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A late 17th-century Flemish verdure wall tapestry depicting a woodland scene with tall trees, waterfowl near a stream, and distant architectural buildings in green and gold tones.
286 x 200cm Late 17th Century Flemish Verdure Tapestry
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A late 17th-century Flemish verdure wall tapestry depicting a woodland scene with tall trees, waterfowl near a stream, and distant architectural buildings in green and gold tones.
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A verdure tapestry is a style of woven wall hanging originating in Flanders during the 16th and 17th centuries, characteristically depicting natural forest scenes, foliage, and wildlife rather than biblical or historical narratives.

These textiles were hand-woven on large looms using natural wool yarns for structural strength and silk threads to highlight detailed areas such as leaves, water, and animal plumage.

Authentic period examples display characteristic hand-spun wool weaving, age-consistent oxidation of vegetable dyes resulting in softened blue-green and yellow tones, and traditional weaving techniques evident on the reverse side.

Large wall textiles serve as acoustic dampeners and textural focal points when hung on prominent blank walls, complementing both modern minimalist and traditional architectural schemes.

Tapestries should be kept away from direct sunlight and heat sources, supported uniformly across the top using a lined velcro hanging system, and regularly inspected by a professional textile conservator.
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