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Large Antique French Wool Needlepoint Tapestry After 'The Lady and the Unicorn'
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Large Antique French Wool Needlepoint Tapestry After 'The Lady and the Unicorn'

1900 - 1920
Sold 2 April 2026 · Also Antique Furniture
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DESCRIPTION

A striking large-scale French needlepoint wool tapestry, woven in the style of the famed medieval series The Lady and the Unicorn. This example likely dates from the early 20th century (circa 1920) and replicates the iconography and composition of the original “Taste” panel, housed in the Musée de Cluny, Paris. Set against a millefleurs background in deep crimson, the scene features a noble lady flanked by a lion and a unicorn, with trees, animals, and birds woven throughout. The tapestry is mounted on a linen backing for stability and ease of hanging, with brass hanging rings sewn into the top (note there are more hanging points than photographed). Handwritten label verso.

DIMENSIONS

160cm high x 138cm wide

CONDITION

Good overall condition with some light fading consistent with age. Good quality and attractive.

DESCRIPTIONS & VIEWING

Our ethos is openness and honesty. We make every effort to provide a full and accurate description of an item’s condition but ultimately this, alongside our interpretation of materials, attribution, age, date, origin and provenance, are our statement of opinion. Viewing and inspection is welcomed before purchase and offers buyers the fullest opportunity to investigate an item thoroughly. Please ask us to double check measurements if there are any critical dimensions.

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Date of Manufacture

Also Antique Furniture has dated this Antique Needlepoint Tapestry to the 1920s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
160cm (62.99")
Width
138cm (54.33")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Reference Numbers
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SA1154701
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DESCRIPTION
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A striking large-scale French needlepoint wool tapestry, woven in the style of the famed medieval series The Lady and the Unicorn.
Also Antique Furniture

This example likely dates from the early 20th century (circa 1920) and replicates the iconography and composition of the original “Taste” panel, housed in the Musée de Cluny, Paris. Set against a millefleurs background in deep crimson, the scene features a noble lady flanked by a lion and a unicorn, with trees, animals, and birds woven throughout. The tapestry is mounted on a linen backing for stability and ease of hanging, with brass hanging rings sewn into the top (note there are more hanging points than photographed). Handwritten label verso.

fig 1. A large rectangular red wool needlepoint wall hanging depicting a medieval scene featuring a central female figure, a lion, a unicorn, and floral millefleurs motifs.
fig 1. Large Antique French Wool Needlepoint Tapestry After 'The Lady and the Unicorn'

DIMENSIONS

160cm high x 138cm wide

CONDITION

Good overall condition with some light fading consistent with age. Good quality and attractive.

DESCRIPTIONS & VIEWING

Our ethos is openness and honesty. We make every effort to provide a full and accurate description of an item’s condition but ultimately this, alongside our interpretation of materials, attribution, age, date, origin and provenance, are our statement of opinion. Viewing and inspection is welcomed before purchase and offers buyers the fullest opportunity to investigate an item thoroughly. Please ask us to double check measurements if there are any critical dimensions.

Viewings are welcome and are strictly by appointment only. Please call or email to arrange a viewing.

Date of Manufacture

Also Antique Furniture has dated this Antique Needlepoint Tapestry to the 1920s.

Height
160cm (62.99")
Width
138cm (54.33")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1154701
Also Antique Furniture
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Archive I A large rectangular red wool needlepoint wall hanging depicting a medieval scene featuring a central female figure, a lion, a unicorn, and floral millefleurs motifs. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Large Antique French Wool Needlepoint Tapestry After 'The Lady and the Unicorn'

Archive II A large rectangular red wool needlepoint wall hanging depicting a medieval scene featuring a central female figure, a lion, a unicorn, and floral millefleurs motifs. View II
Archive III A large rectangular red wool needlepoint wall hanging depicting a medieval scene featuring a central female figure, a lion, a unicorn, and floral millefleurs motifs. View III
Archive IV A large rectangular red wool needlepoint wall hanging depicting a medieval scene featuring a central female figure, a lion, a unicorn, and floral millefleurs motifs. View IV
Archive V A large rectangular red wool needlepoint wall hanging depicting a medieval scene featuring a central female figure, a lion, a unicorn, and floral millefleurs motifs. View V
Archive VI A large rectangular red wool needlepoint wall hanging depicting a medieval scene featuring a central female figure, a lion, a unicorn, and floral millefleurs motifs. View VI
Archive VII A large rectangular red wool needlepoint wall hanging depicting a medieval scene featuring a central female figure, a lion, a unicorn, and floral millefleurs motifs. View VII
Archive VIII A large rectangular red wool needlepoint wall hanging depicting a medieval scene featuring a central female figure, a lion, a unicorn, and floral millefleurs motifs. View VIII
Archive IX A large rectangular red wool needlepoint wall hanging depicting a medieval scene featuring a central female figure, a lion, a unicorn, and floral millefleurs motifs. View IX
Archive X A large rectangular red wool needlepoint wall hanging depicting a medieval scene featuring a central female figure, a lion, a unicorn, and floral millefleurs motifs. View X
Archive XI A large rectangular red wool needlepoint wall hanging depicting a medieval scene featuring a central female figure, a lion, a unicorn, and floral millefleurs motifs. View XI
Archive XII A large rectangular red wool needlepoint wall hanging depicting a medieval scene featuring a central female figure, a lion, a unicorn, and floral millefleurs motifs. View XII
Archive XIII A large rectangular red wool needlepoint wall hanging depicting a medieval scene featuring a central female figure, a lion, a unicorn, and floral millefleurs motifs. View XIII
Archive XIV A large rectangular red wool needlepoint wall hanging depicting a medieval scene featuring a central female figure, a lion, a unicorn, and floral millefleurs motifs. View XIV
Archive XV A large rectangular red wool needlepoint wall hanging depicting a medieval scene featuring a central female figure, a lion, a unicorn, and floral millefleurs motifs. View XV
Archive XVI A large rectangular red wool needlepoint wall hanging depicting a medieval scene featuring a central female figure, a lion, a unicorn, and floral millefleurs motifs. View XVI
Archive XVII A large rectangular red wool needlepoint wall hanging depicting a medieval scene featuring a central female figure, a lion, a unicorn, and floral millefleurs motifs. View XVII
Archive XVIII A large rectangular red wool needlepoint wall hanging depicting a medieval scene featuring a central female figure, a lion, a unicorn, and floral millefleurs motifs. View XVIII
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A large rectangular red wool needlepoint wall hanging depicting a medieval scene featuring a central female figure, a lion, a unicorn, and floral millefleurs motifs.
Large Antique French Wool Needlepoint Tapestry after 'The Lady and the Unicorn'
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A large rectangular red wool needlepoint wall hanging depicting a medieval scene featuring a central female figure, a lion, a unicorn, and floral millefleurs motifs.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectWall Tapestries
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleMedieval Revival
  • MaterialWool, Cotton, Canvas
  • ColourRed
  • MotifsMillefleurs background, Heraldic animals, Medieval figures, Floral borders
  • SizeH 160 cm (63 in) x W 138 cm (54 in) x D 1 cm (0 in)

FAQs

The original Lady and the Unicorn tapestries are a famous set of six late-medieval allegories woven in Flanders from wool and silk, now housed in the Musee de Cluny in Paris. Later reproductions and interpretations draw upon this iconic millefleurs aesthetic, which symbolised the senses and courtly love.

Traditional European tapestries were primarily hand-woven using wool and silk yarns on vertical warp looms, often incorporating metallic threads such as gold or silver. Needlepoint versions involve stitching wool yarn through a stiff canvas mesh to replicate the pictorial depth of woven counterparts.

Authentication involves examining the fibre composition, natural dye variations, backing materials, and hand-stitched construction methods. Signs of genuine age include uniform fibre wear, oxidisation of underlying threads, and hand-spun wool characteristics consistent with historical production eras.

A large tapestry serves as a dramatic focal point, softening architectural lines and adding texture to minimalist or contemporary rooms. Hanging it from a decorative brass or iron rod distributes the weight evenly and elevates the overall display.

Antique textiles should be kept away from direct sunlight to prevent fading and an ultraviolet protective glaze on framing glass or windows is recommended. Regular, gentle vacuuming with a low-suction attachment through a mesh screen helps remove surface dust without damaging the fibres.
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