London Fine Antiques has dated this piece to the 1920s.
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'')
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Our Ref: 18.7677
London Fine Antiques has dated this piece to the 1920s.
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Antique Decorative Tapestry, French, Needlepoint, Wall Covering, Unicorn, C.1920
