Large Antique Tapestry, French, Needlepoint, the Lady and the Unicorn, C.1920

Name: Large Antique Tapestry, French, Needlepoint, the Lady and the Unicorn, C.1920
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA790834
Availability: SoldOut

1900 - 1920

Sold by London Fine Antiques

Description

This is a large antique tapestry. A French, needlepoint scene depicting The Lady and the Unicorn, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1920.

Of superior proportion, this tapestry is a quality recreation of the 15th century renaissance series of tapestries known as Dame a la L'icorne (The Lady and the Unicorn). A series of six, this fascinating tapestry represents the central element of the whole - La Gout (The Sense of Taste).

Generously sized for decorative wall mounting at 5' 8" x 4' 5" (167cm x 138cm)

Displaying a desirably aged patina

Quality needlepoint tapestry, issuing copious fascinations and in very good order

Beautiful colour palette in shades of reds and greens a sight to behold

The lady and her courtier sit between a lion and the titular unicorn

Large fruiting trees, framed by heraldic flags stand within a bountiful garden

Other small animals are present, the allegorical monkey experiencing the sense of taste from his stolen treat

Label to rear offers the maker's mark of Artis Flora and key details of the piece in hand-written French

Subject - The Lady and the Unicorn (The Sense of Taste); Period - end of the 15th Century

Dressed to the rear with six hanging mounts for ease of wall display

This is a highly decorative, large antique tapestry with beautiful renaissance taste and appealing to collectors of Francophile or historical interest. The proportion affords a striking wall covering for the grandest rooms and is sure to spark conversation at dinner parties. Delivered ready to enjoy.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 167cm (65.75'')

Max Depth: 0.5cm (.25'')

Max Height: 138cm (54.25'')

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Our Ref: 18.7401

Physical Dimensions

Height

138cm (54.33")

Width

167cm (65.75")

Depth

1cm (0.39")

Declaration

London Fine Antiques has dated this piece to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA790834

Dealers Internal Reference

18.7401

Dealers Notes

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Description

This is a large antique tapestry.

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A French, needlepoint scene depicting The Lady and the Unicorn, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1920.

London Fine Antiques

Of superior proportion, this tapestry is a quality recreation of the 15th century renaissance series of tapestries known as Dame a la L'icorne (The Lady and the Unicorn). A series of six, this fascinating tapestry represents the central element of the whole - La Gout (The Sense of Taste).

fig 1. Large Antique Tapestry, French, Needlepoint, The Lady and the Unicorn, C.1920 — fig 1. Large Antique Tapestry, French, Needlepoint, the Lady and the Unicorn, C.1920

Generously sized for decorative wall mounting at 5' 8" x 4' 5" (167cm x 138cm)

Displaying a desirably aged patina

Quality needlepoint tapestry, issuing copious fascinations and in very good order

Beautiful colour palette in shades of reds and greens a sight to behold

fig 2. Large Antique Tapestry, French, Needlepoint, The Lady and the Unicorn, C.1920 — fig 2. Large Antique Tapestry, French, Needlepoint, the Lady and the Unicorn, C.1920

The lady and her courtier sit between a lion and the titular unicorn

Large fruiting trees, framed by heraldic flags stand within a bountiful garden

Other small animals are present, the allegorical monkey experiencing the sense of taste from his stolen treat

fig 3. Large Antique Tapestry, French, Needlepoint, The Lady and the Unicorn, C.1920 — fig 3. Large Antique Tapestry, French, Needlepoint, the Lady and the Unicorn, C.1920

Label to rear offers the maker's mark of Artis Flora and key details of the piece in hand-written French

Subject - The Lady and the Unicorn (The Sense of Taste); Period - end of the 15th Century

Dressed to the rear with six hanging mounts for ease of wall display

fig 4. Large Antique Tapestry, French, Needlepoint, The Lady and the Unicorn, C.1920 — fig 4. Large Antique Tapestry, French, Needlepoint, the Lady and the Unicorn, C.1920

This is a highly decorative, large antique tapestry with beautiful renaissance taste and appealing to collectors of Francophile or historical interest. The proportion affords a striking wall covering for the grandest rooms and is sure to spark conversation at dinner parties. Delivered ready to enjoy.