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60 X 249cm 17/18th Century Flemish Verdure Tapestry
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60 X 249cm 17/18th Century Flemish Verdure Tapestry

18th century
Sold 1 January 1900 · James Cohen Antique Carpets
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Various shades of green leaves completely fill this 'window' onto a verdure world. Very soothing and calming foliage which will surely fit into any number of nooks in your home.

Clean, lined and ready to hang.

2'0" x 8'2"

Date of Manufacture

James Cohen Antique Carpets has dated this Flemish Verdure Wall Tapestry to the 1700s.

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Height
249cm (98.03")
Width
60cm (23.62")
Reference Numbers
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SA1170245
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My lifelong passion is for the most beautiful handwoven, antique rugs, carpets and textiles made by mankind. Feel free to chat to me at any time, with any questions you may have about cleaning or repairs, sourcing a specific size or colour combination, I'm here to help.

Description
Various shades of green leaves completely fill this 'window' onto a verdure world. Very soothing and calming foliage which will surely fit into any number of nooks in your home.

Clean, lined and ready to hang.

2'0" x 8'2"

Date of Manufacture

James Cohen Antique Carpets has dated this Flemish Verdure Wall Tapestry to the 1700s.

Height
249cm (98.03")
Width
60cm (23.62")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1170245
James Cohen Antique Carpets
James Cohen Antique Carpets
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2021

Specialist in antique rugs, carpets and textiles 16th-19th centuries

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A tall, vertical 18th-century Flemish verdure tapestry panel depicting forest foliage in shades of green and gold with a blue fabric border. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A tall, vertical 18th-century Flemish verdure tapestry panel depicting forest foliage in shades of green and gold with a blue fabric border. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

60 X 249cm 17/18th Century Flemish Verdure Tapestry

Archive II A tall, vertical 18th-century Flemish verdure tapestry panel depicting forest foliage in shades of green and gold with a blue fabric border. View II
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A tall, vertical 18th-century Flemish verdure tapestry panel depicting forest foliage in shades of green and gold with a blue fabric border.
60 x 249cm 17/18th Century Flemish Verdure Tapestry
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A tall, vertical 18th-century Flemish verdure tapestry panel depicting forest foliage in shades of green and gold with a blue fabric border.
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  • ObjectWall Tapestries
  • Period18th century
  • StyleFlemish Baroque
  • MaterialWool, Silk
  • ColourForest Green
  • MotifsForest foliage, Woodland landscape, Hand-woven weave, Textile border
  • SizeH 249 cm (98 in) x W 60 cm (24 in)

This 17/18th century Flemish Baroque wall tapestry comes in wool and silk materials, styled as a narrow vertical panel measuring 249 cm high by 60 cm wide. The hand-woven textile depicts a dense woodland landscape filled with forest foliage, rendered in forest green, golden yellow, and deep blue hues, bordered by a blue fabric band. Various shades of green leaves completely fill the verdure scene, creating a soothing and calming effect across the vertical surface. The lined panel is clean and ready to hang from the included top attachments, presenting visible signs of age within the antique woven texture. Homeowners can place this narrow textile art piece on any small wall space or awkward nook in a hallway, bedroom, or living area to bring traditional English Country House charm to interior spaces.

A verdure tapestry is a style of woven textile wall hanging originating in Flanders, characterised by detailed foliage, forest trees, and natural landscape scenes popular from the 16th to the 18th centuries.

These textiles were hand-woven on looms predominantly using dyed wool yarns for structural durability, frequently combined with silk threads to add fine detail and highlight variations.

Authentic period tapestries exhibit hand-spun yarns with slight variations, hand-stitched seams or edge linings, natural vegetable dye oxidation over time, and a hand-woven structural weave rather than modern uniform machine construction.

A narrow, tall tapestry panel accentuates vertical ceiling height when positioned in hallways, entryway alcoves, or narrow wall spaces, adding visual texture to both contemporary and traditional room schemes.

Antique wall tapestries should be kept away from direct sunlight, mounted using padded velcro or rod support systems to distribute weight evenly, and cleaned using low-suction vacuuming through a protective mesh screen.
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