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French Verdure Tapestry - Late 17th Century
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for sale €5,616     $6,096
£4,800
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French Verdure Tapestry - Late 17th Century

17th century
Description

Depicting a verdant natural landscape with large overhanging trees, the foreground with various flowering plants and shrubs, a large bird-of-prey in a clearing on the left with its prey, with two further exotic birds concealed in the branches above, woven into a pieced border of tapestry fragments, the side panels depicting spiral carved columns, the upper border with a flower garland centred by foliate scrolls and a flower cluster, the bottom border with a flowering urn, flower trails and fruit within a ribbon outer edge.

Condition good, colours vibrant, tapestry complete in panel, age related patches shown.

Dimensions 263cm x 137cm

Height is 137cm (53.9inches)

Width is 263cm (103.5inches)

Depth is 2cm (0.8inches)

Physical Dimensions
Height
137cm (53.94")
Width
263cm (103.54")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Declaration

The English Interior has dated this 17th Century Verdure Tapestry to the 17th Century.

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SA1214953
Description
Depicting a verdant natural landscape with large overhanging trees, the foreground with various flowering plants and shrubs, a large bird-of-prey in a clearing on the left with its prey, with two further exotic birds concealed in the branches above, woven into a pieced border of tapestry fragments, the side panels depicting spiral carved columns, the upper border with a flower garland centred by foliate scrolls and a flower cluster, the bottom border with a flowering urn, flower trails and fruit within a ribbon outer edge.

Condition good, colours vibrant, tapestry complete in panel, age related patches shown.

Dimensions 263cm x 137cm

Height is 137cm (53.9inches)

Width is 263cm (103.5inches)

Depth is 2cm (0.8inches)

Height
137cm (53.94")
Width
263cm (103.54")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Date of Manufacture

The English Interior has dated this 17th Century Verdure Tapestry to the 17th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1214953
The English Interior
The English Interior
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2023

Specialist dealer in 17th century to the 20th century fine art, furniture and decorative antiques for your home.

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An antique late 17th-century French verdure wall tapestry featuring a blue-toned forest landscape framed by a decorative woven border.
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Archive I An antique late 17th-century French verdure wall tapestry featuring a blue-toned forest landscape framed by a decorative woven border.

French Verdure Tapestry - Late 17th Century

Archive II An antique late 17th-century French verdure wall tapestry featuring a blue-toned forest landscape framed by a decorative woven border. View II
Archive III An antique late 17th-century French verdure wall tapestry featuring a blue-toned forest landscape framed by a decorative woven border. View III
Archive IV An antique late 17th-century French verdure wall tapestry featuring a blue-toned forest landscape framed by a decorative woven border. View IV
Archive V An antique late 17th-century French verdure wall tapestry featuring a blue-toned forest landscape framed by a decorative woven border. View V
Archive VI An antique late 17th-century French verdure wall tapestry featuring a blue-toned forest landscape framed by a decorative woven border. View VI
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The English Interior
Telephone 07860 363 882
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The Duke of Somersets House
Kirkgate
Tadcaster
North Yorkshire
LS24 9AD
United Kingdom

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An antique late 17th-century French verdure wall tapestry featuring a blue-toned forest landscape framed by a decorative woven border.
FRENCH VERDURE TAPESTRY - LATE 17TH CENTURY
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An antique late 17th-century French verdure wall tapestry featuring a blue-toned forest landscape framed by a decorative woven border.
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  • ObjectTapestries
  • Period17th century
  • StyleFrench Baroque
  • MaterialWool, Silk
  • ColourBlue and Beige
  • MotifsForest landscape motif, Leafy foliage, Decorative floral border
  • SizeH 137 cm (54 in) x W 263 cm (104 in) x D 2 cm (1 in)

This late seventeenth-century French verdure wall tapestry belongs to the French Baroque style, fashioned from wool and silk in blue and beige tones. The central design depicts a forest landscape with large overhanging trees, leafy foliage, and a decorative floral border. Visible details include age-related patches, frayed edges at the top and sides, and a woven border composed of pieced tapestry fragments. The piece measures 137 cm high, 263 cm wide, and 2 cm deep. It functions effectively as wall decor, suited for placement above a sideboard in a living room, dining room, or hallway to add traditional character to the interior.

FAQs

Verdure tapestries are hand-woven textile wall hangings featuring dense forest landscapes, botanical foliage, and rural scenes, which gained significant popularity in Western Europe during the 16th and 17th centuries.

Weavers crafted these textiles primarily from hand-spun wool yarn for structural durability, frequently incorporating silk threads into highlighted details to add depth and lustre.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-stitched seams, subtle irregularities in the weave, natural colour softening on the face, and original woven borders integrated directly into the central field.

Mount the tapestry on a simple metal or wooden rod against a modern neutral wall, allowing the intricate blue and green foliage tones to anchor the room as a central artwork.

Support the weight evenly using a fabric sleeve or hook-and-loop backing, display away from direct sunlight to minimise fading, and consult a qualified textile conservator for specialized vacuum cleaning.
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