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Antique Decorative Tapestry, French, Needlepoint, Wall Covering, Unicorn, C.1920
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Antique Decorative Tapestry, French, Needlepoint, Wall Covering, Unicorn, C.1920

1900 - 1920
Description

This is an antique decorative tapestry. A French, needlepoint wall covering scene depicting a unicorn, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1920.

A quality recreation of a 15th century renaissance tapestry known as la Licorne Captive (The Captive Unicorn). The original has been displayed in the Museum of New York.

Suitable for decorative wall mounting at a size of 80cm x 121cm (31.5" x 47.75")

Displaying a desirably aged patina with minimal signs of sun fading

Quality needlepoint tapestry in very good order

Superb colour palette in a multitude of bright hues

The titular unicorn sits captive within a ring fence, signifying purity, marriage and fertility

Label to rear for the traditional French tapissiers Artis Flora

Key details of the piece in hand-written French, including the age of the original museum piece

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

This is an appealing antique decorative tapestry with beautiful renaissance taste and appealing to collectors of Francophile or historical interest. Presenting an eye-catching wall covering for any room. Delivered ready to enjoy.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 80cm (31.5'')

Max Depth: 0.5cm (.25'')

Max Height: 121cm (47.75'')

We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee with all of our antiques.

We ship worldwide with professional packing and attractive rates – please send us your post / zip code and country for a quote.

Free delivery to most of the U.K. – Please send us your post code for confirmation.

Deliveries taking on average ten working days to arrive at your door from receipt of payment.

Please contact us if you require any further information - we are here to help.

Our Ref: 18.7677

Physical Dimensions
Height
121cm (47.64")
Width
80cm (31.50")
Depth
0.5cm (0.20")
Declaration

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA820832
Dealers Internal Reference
18.7677
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Description
This is an antique decorative tapestry.
A French, needlepoint wall covering scene depicting a unicorn, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1920.
London Fine Antiques

A quality recreation of a 15th century renaissance tapestry known as la Licorne Captive (The Captive Unicorn). The original has been displayed in the Museum of New York.

fig 1. Antique Decorative Tapestry, French, Needlepoint, Wall Covering, Unicorn, C.1920
fig 1. Antique Decorative Tapestry, French, Needlepoint, Wall Covering, Unicorn, C.1920

Suitable for decorative wall mounting at a size of 80cm x 121cm (31.5" x 47.75")

Displaying a desirably aged patina with minimal signs of sun fading

Quality needlepoint tapestry in very good order

Superb colour palette in a multitude of bright hues

fig 2. Antique Decorative Tapestry, French, Needlepoint, Wall Covering, Unicorn, C.1920
fig 2. Antique Decorative Tapestry, French, Needlepoint, Wall Covering, Unicorn, C.1920

The titular unicorn sits captive within a ring fence, signifying purity, marriage and fertility

Label to rear for the traditional French tapissiers Artis Flora

Key details of the piece in hand-written French, including the age of the original museum piece

fig 3. Antique Decorative Tapestry, French, Needlepoint, Wall Covering, Unicorn, C.1920
fig 3. Antique Decorative Tapestry, French, Needlepoint, Wall Covering, Unicorn, C.1920

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

This is an appealing antique decorative tapestry with beautiful renaissance taste and appealing to collectors of Francophile or historical interest. Presenting an eye-catching wall covering for any room. Delivered ready to enjoy.

fig 4. Antique Decorative Tapestry, French, Needlepoint, Wall Covering, Unicorn, C.1920
fig 4. Antique Decorative Tapestry, French, Needlepoint, Wall Covering, Unicorn, C.1920

Dimensions:

Max Width: 80cm (31.5'')

Max Depth: 0.5cm (.25'')

Max Height: 121cm (47.75'')

We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee with all of our antiques.

We ship worldwide with professional packing and attractive rates – please send us your post / zip code and country for a quote.

fig 5. Antique Decorative Tapestry, French, Needlepoint, Wall Covering, Unicorn, C.1920
fig 5. Antique Decorative Tapestry, French, Needlepoint, Wall Covering, Unicorn, C.1920

Free delivery to most of the U.K. – Please send us your post code for confirmation.

Deliveries taking on average ten working days to arrive at your door from receipt of payment.

Please contact us if you require any further information - we are here to help.

Our Ref: 18.7677

Height
121cm (47.64")
Width
80cm (31.50")
Depth
0.5cm (0.20")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA820832
Dealers Internal Ref
18.7677
London Fine Antiques
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Fine antiques curated in england and sold worldwide

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