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Embroidered Kalaga Gold and Red Tapestry with Horse, Elephant and Sequins
Located in Yonkers, NY
A 19th century Kalaga embroidered tapestry depicting a horse and an elephant with golden and pink
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Antique 19th Century Burmese Tapestries

Materials

Tapestry

Bobyrug’s vintage artistic hand knotted European tapestry with horses design
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Pretty vintage hand knotted tapestry with nice design showing two horses in love with beautiful
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Mid-20th Century French Modern Western European Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

Scandinavian Woven Folk Art Wedding Tapestry with Flowers and Horses, 1760
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
OHW/HPS. The tapestry is decorated mostly in red and yellow colors, with flowers and horses.
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Antique 18th Century Scandinavian Folk Art Tapestries

Materials

Wool

Vintage Hand Woven Folkloric Horse Tapestry in Yellow, Lavender, Red, Orange
Located in Barrington, IL
A beautiful mid-century handwoven tapestry of a galloping horse. The brilliant colors and the horse
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Tapestries

Materials

Wool

Modern Brown and Yellow Tapestry of a Horse by Patrice Allard
Located in Pasadena, CA
Patrice Allard, a French artist born in 1945, is renowned for his paintings and tapestries. He
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Late 20th Century French Modern Tapestries

Materials

Wool

19th Century French Hand Woven Aubusson Tapestry with Noble Hunting Party Scene
By Aubusson Manufacture
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a wall or a staircase with this elegant and colorful antique hunt tapestry with original
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Antique Late 19th Century French Tapestries

Materials

Tapestry, Canvas

Vintage Hand-Woven Folkloric Tapestry of a Horse Rider in Lavender, Blue, Red
Located in Barrington, IL
A beautiful vintage mid-century hand-woven tapestry of a rider in a folkloric dress performing
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Mid-20th Century Baltic Tapestries

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Late 19th Cent. French Hunting Tapestry, Riders on Horses in Mille Fleurs Setting
Located in New York, NY
A French tapestry from the end of the 19th century or the turn of the century, presenting an
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Antique Late 19th Century French Tapestries

Materials

Wool

Antique Frame Tapestry, Continental, Needlepoint, Giltwood, Panel, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique framed tapestry. A Continental, needlepoint and giltwood decorative panel
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Antique Mid-19th Century European Early Victorian Tapestries

Materials

Tapestry, Giltwood

Antique Large Mid-17th Century French Aubusson Historical Tapestry
Located in New York, NY
This is a gorgeous antique late 17th Century French Aubusson historical tapestry depicting a
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Antique 17th Century Dutch Baroque Tapestries

Materials

Tapestry, Wool

Antique 19th Century Square French Aubusson Hunting Tapestry Signed 'Aubusson'
Located in New York, NY
Antique 19th century Square French Aubusson Hunting Tapestry depicting an excellent hunting scene
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Antique 19th Century French Aubusson Tapestries

Materials

Tapestry, Wool

Late 18th-Early 19th Century Handwoven Hunt Tapestry from Brussels
Located in Dallas, TX
, running horses and dogs are chasing a deer in front of them. The fine tapestry is in excellent condition
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Antique Early 19th Century Belgian Louis XV Tapestries

Materials

Tapestry

18th Century French Aubusson Tapestry "Le Cheval Fondu" by J.B. Huet
By Jean-Baptiste Huet
Located in Dallas, TX
This beautiful antique tapestry was woven in Aubusson, France, circa 1760. Square in shape, the
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Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XIV Tapestries

Materials

Tapestry

Bobyrug’s Nice French Aubusson Tapestry « Perseus »
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Discover the timeless elegance of this exquisite Aubusson tapestry from the latter half of the 20th
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Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Tapestries

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Late 19th Century French Aubusson Tapestry
Located in Chicago, IL
A beautiful late 19th century French Aubusson tapestry depicting a hunt scene with a hunter mounted
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Antique Late 19th Century French Aubusson Tapestries

Materials

Wool

Late 19th Century French Allegorical Tapestry
Located in New York, NY
A French allegorical tapestry from the late 19th century, circa 1890, depicting Don Quixote knocked
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Antique Late 19th Century French Tapestries

Materials

Wool

Märta Måås-Fjetterström handwoven tapestry "Röd häst"
By Märta Måås-Fjetterström AB 1, Märta Måås-Fjetterström
Located in Båstad, SE
Handwoven tapestry in wool with motif of a red horse, looking back or maybe curious, designed by
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Arts and Crafts Tapestries

Materials

Wool

Märta Måås-Fjetterström handwoven tapestry "Röd häst"
By Märta Måås-Fjetterström AB 1, Märta Måås-Fjetterström
Located in Båstad, SE
Handwoven tapestry in wool with motif of a red horse, designed by Märta Måås-Fjetterström in 1930
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Arts and Crafts Tapestries

Materials

Wool

Beautiful Modern 20th Century French Needlepoint Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice modern Art Deco French tapestry, with beautiful modern design with a horse and rabbit, and
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Tapestries

Materials

Wool

Beautiful Modern 20th Century French Needlepoint Tapestry
Beautiful Modern 20th Century French Needlepoint Tapestry
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H 57.09 in W 37.41 in D 0.4 in
Mid 18th Century French Tapestry of Charlemagne
Located in New York, NY
Beauvais, France. Depicts arrival at a castle, royal horse being heralded by trumpeter and escorted
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Antique 18th Century French French Provincial Tapestries

Materials

Wool

Mid 18th Century French Tapestry of Charlemagne
Mid 18th Century French Tapestry of Charlemagne
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H 121 in W 103 in D 0.1 in
Märta Måås-Fjetterström handwoven tapestry "Röd häst, hingsten"
By Märta Måås-Fjetterström AB 1, Märta Måås-Fjetterström
Located in Båstad, SE
Handwoven tapestry in wool with motif of a red horse, a young stallion, designed by Märta Måås
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Arts and Crafts Tapestries

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Wool

Märta Måås-Fjetterström handwoven tapestry "Röd häst, hingsten"
By Märta Måås-Fjetterström AB 1, Märta Måås-Fjetterström
Located in Båstad, SE
Handwoven tapestry in wool with motif of a red horse, designed by Märta Måås-Fjetterström in 1930
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Arts and Crafts Tapestries

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Wool

Bobyrug’s pretty vintage French Aubusson style Jacquard tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
"Experience the timeless elegance of this exquisite French Aubusson style tapestry, capturing the
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Late 20th Century French Aubusson Tapestries

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Wool, Cotton

Antique English Soho Tapestry Circa 1900 6'7 x 6'7
Located in New York, NY
Antique English Soho Tapestry Circa 1900 6'7 x 6'7 depicting a hunting scene. The tapestry is
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Antique 19th Century Tapestries

Materials

Wool

Bobyrug’s Beautiful Hunting French jacquard tapestry in Aubusson style
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Hunting jacquard tapestry in style of Detti, Renaissance style, from which a climate of richness
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Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Tapestries

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique French Beauvais Tapestry from the Late 17th Century
By Beauvais Royal Manufactory
Located in Dallas, TX
This is a large, horizontal fragment of a late 17th century Beauvais tapestry. Beauvais tapestry
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Antique Late 17th Century French Louis XIV Tapestries

Materials

Wool, Silk

Bobyrug’s Pretty Éva Németh handwoven woollen tapestry, Hungary c1970s
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
This woven woollen tapestry features a design of stylised birds and flowers. It is woven in a
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Mid-20th Century Hungarian Scandinavian Modern Tapestries

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Wool, Cotton

The Conversion of Constantine, 17th Century Aubusson Manufacture Tapestry - 1362
By Aubusson Manufacture
Located in Paris, FR
Christianity and the entire Empire followed him. Here, the tapestry addresses Constantine's first vision while
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Antique Late 17th Century French Aubusson Tapestries

Materials

Wool, Silk

French Artist Charles Lapicque Tapestry Limited Edition 1/2 "Pelops", 1964
By Charles Lapicque
Located in Paris, France
Exceptional limited edition 1/2 tapestry "Pelops" with certificate from a private collection, 1964
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Mid-20th Century European Tapestries

Materials

Wool

18th Century Antique Indian Medieval Tapestry after the Battle of Karnal in 1739
Located in Dallas, TX
74417 18th Century Antique Indian Medieval Wall Tapestry after the Battle of Karnal in 1739. This
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Antique 18th Century British Indian Ocean Territory Medieval Tapestries

Materials

Fabric

Late 19th Century Antique French Pastoral Tapestry Route de Limoges Louis XV Art
Located in Dallas, TX
72470 Late 19th Century Antique French Pastoral Tapestry Route de Limoges with Louis XV Style
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Antique Late 19th Century French Aubusson Tapestries

Materials

Wool

Brussels Late 17th Century Tapestry Asia from a Four Continents Series 9'4 x 18
Located in New York, NY
Brussels late 17th century tapestry, "Asia" from a Four Continents series. Designed by Lodowijk van
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Antique 17th Century Belgian Tapestries

Materials

Wool

Black Lacquered and Gilt Wood Victorian Foldable Fire Screen, 19th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
with Petit point tapestry upholstery, two of them decorated with stylized horses, the two others with
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Antique 1860s British Late Victorian Tapestries

Materials

Tapestry, Wood

Extraordinary 18th Century Silk Panel - salmon pink and pale blue
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Extraordinary 18th Century silk panel, embroidered with whimsical deers, birds, horses, and flowers
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Antique 18th Century Unknown Tapestries

Materials

Silk

Vintage Persian Kurdish Saddle Blanket in Paisley Pattern in Ivory, Red, Green
Located in Barrington, IL
The beautiful Kurdish horse cover or saddle blanket is in an allover paisley pattern from the early
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Early 20th Century Persian Tapestries

Materials

Wool

Stunning 20th century large Indian needlework wall hanging
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
depicts indian men or arms mounted on elephants and horses. 1 loop is part detached but an easy fix
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Late 20th Century Indian Rustic Tapestries

Materials

Fabric, Sequins

“Chardons de Camargue” or “Sun on thistles” Signed Jean Louis Viard
By J.L. Viard
Located in Beirut, LB
Exceptional vintage tapestry signed Jean Louis Viard. Entitled “Sun on thistles” or “Les Chardons
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Mid-20th Century French Tapestries

Materials

Wool

Vintage Mounted Mexican Otomi Embroidered Textile
Located in Chicago, IL
animals and plants including rabbits, deer, horses, and peacocks, on a white cotton ground, and mounted on
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Late 20th Century Mexican Tribal Tapestries

Materials

Cotton

19th Century Wool Needlepoint Framed Table Cover
Located in Lambertville, NJ
background with cards, horses, dice and poker chips framed all along the center. There is some signs of age
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Antique 19th Century American Tapestries

Materials

Wool, Wood

19th Century Silk Embroidery in Gold Gilt Frame
Located in Dallas, TX
Very decorative antique silk embroidery depicting figures with a horse drawn carriage. Nicely
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Antique 19th Century Tapestries

Materials

Silk

Tie-Dyed Panel from Tibet, circa 1900
Located in Point Richmond, CA
of tie-dyed wool was traditional used for horse blankets, sitting mats, or trimming on saddle rugs
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Antique Late 19th Century Tibetan Tribal Tapestries

Materials

Wool

Tie-Dyed Panel from Tibet, circa 1900
Tie-Dyed Panel from Tibet, circa 1900
H 19 in W 44.5 in D 0.5 in
Antique Stumpwork Embroidery Picture Depciting Noah's Ark
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
board the ark. Dogs, horses, deer, rabbits, goats, elephants, giraffes, and a variety of birds, amongst
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Antique 17th Century English Charles II Tapestries

Materials

Silk

Aubusson Style French Jacquard Tapestry with Hunting Scene
Located in Austin, TX
A lavish French Aubbusson style jacquard tapestry depicting an exciting Renaissance era hunting
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20th Century Folk Art More Art

Materials

Tapestry

Vintage Burmese Kalaga Tapestry Pillow Cover Warrior and Horses, 1950s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage 1950s Burmese Kalaga Tapestry pillow warrior and horses. Elaborately detailed vintage
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Mid-20th Century Thai Folk Art Textiles

Materials

Velvet

Italian Woven Tapestry of Rider
Located in Cypress, CA
Beautiful Italian woven tapestry of captian. 20th century. This tapestry is a representation of an
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Late 20th Century Italian Decorative Art

Materials

Tapestry

Italian Woven Tapestry of Rider
Italian Woven Tapestry of Rider
H 38 in W 53 in D 1 in
Lady with Snake Horse
By Rudy Autio
Located in Missouri, MO
Lady with Snake Horse, 1981 By Rudy Autio (1926-2007) Unframed: 29" x 22.5" Framed: 35.75" x 29.25
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20th Century Abstract Animal Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Two Horses with Female Nude
By Rudy Autio
Located in Missouri, MO
Two Horses with Female Nude, 1981 By Rudy Autio (1926-2007) Without Frame: 25" x 39" With Frame
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Late 20th Century Abstract Nude Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor, Gouache

17th Century Flemish Tapestry Daris at Constantinople
Located in Stamford, CT
A palatial 17th century Flemish tapestry depicting Daris at constantinople tapestry. This epic
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Antique Late 17th Century Belgian Pre-Raphaelite Quilts and Blankets

Materials

Tapestry, Silk

Scripture Tapestry, collage with woman and Biblical quotes
By Audrey Anastasi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
“Cowgirl” leans her head down towards a hillside pine forest traversed by two horses, as if she’s listening
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Fabric, Charcoal, Archival Paper, Magazine Paper

Vermeer Tapestry, collage with classical elements, disrupted realism
By Audrey Anastasi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
“Cowgirl” leans her head down towards a hillside pine forest traversed by two horses, as if she’s listening
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Charcoal, Archival Paper, Magazine Paper

Gobelin In Memory of My Mother, Rare Handmade Polish Tapestry
By Aleksandra Manczak
Located in Surfside, FL
sequence of movements of a galloping horse. After the “Tapestry of Poznań” exhibition in 1979, a new term
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20th Century Modern More Art

Materials

Tapestry

French Provincial Hunting Tapestry
Located in New York, NY
French Provincial (20th Century) vertical woven tapestry of man on horse with dogs and border on 3
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20th Century French French Provincial More Carpets

Antique Japanese Embroidery Tapestry
Located in Atlanta, GA
, horse elephant and Qiling. The tapestry is not mounted or framed. It has no backing as shown and the
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Textiles

Materials

Silk

Antique Japanese Embroidery Tapestry
Antique Japanese Embroidery Tapestry
H 56 in W 80 in D 0.2 in
French Style Rug Tapestry Handwoven Aubusson Rug Wool Wall Hanging
Located in Hampshire, GB
A fine example of tapestries woven by hand in the 21st century this piece will definitely enhance
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2010s Chinese Aubusson Western European Rugs

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Wool, Organic Material, Natural Fiber, Cotton, Tapestry

"Horse Play", Dartmoor UK
By Patricia Heal
Located in Hudson, NY
background that takes on the elegant look and feel of tapestry, framing the pony's powerful profile and
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media

Horse Ride-Green, Violet, Brown
By Joan Miró
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Horse Ride-Green, Violet, Brown. Original color lithograph, 1969. Edition of 75 signed and numbered
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1960s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph

War Horse. Lest We Forget. Great War WW1 Remembrance Tribute. Black Bay Horse.
By Elin Sian Blake
Located in Sutton Poyntz, Dorset
Elin Siân Blake. Welsh ( b.1981). War Horse. Lest we forget. Oil on artist’s canvas board. Signed
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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Antique French Tapestry, circa 1900 3'2 x 5'2
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Antique French tapestry, circa 1900. A hunting scene, the lead horse jumping over the fence with
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Early 20th Century French Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Bobyrug’s Antique Turkmen Boukhara Horse Cover
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
A very beautiful antique Turkmen horse cover rug with nice Boukhara design and a natural red color
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Antique Early 19th Century Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Bobyrug’s Beautiful Hunting French jacquard tapestry in Aubusson style
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Hunting jacquard tapestry in style of Detti, Renaissance style, from which a climate of richness
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Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Western European Rugs

Materials

Cotton, Wool

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Tapestries With Horses For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of tapestries with horses is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique tapestries with horses was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, wool and silk. Tapestries with horses have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Baroque, folk art and Victorian tapestries with horses are consistently popular styles. Aubusson Manufacture, Ashly Fine Rugs and Baker Furniture Company each produced beautiful tapestries with horses that are worth considering.

How Much are Tapestries With Horses?

Prices for tapestries with horses start at $275 and top out at $750,000 with the average selling for $2,368.
Questions About Tapestries With Horses
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A tapestry is a piece of hanging textile art that contains pictures or designs. A tapestry is created by weaving colored weft threads or by embroidering directly onto canvas.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    You can frame a tapestry using a tapestry frame, which works to keep the canvas taut and hang the item. There are many different types of tapestry frames, though a popular one has a top wooden clamp with a hanging mechanism and a bottom wooden clamp to weigh down the material.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Tapestries is a decorative piece of heavy fabric that's usually hand-woven. It can be used as wall art, to cover furniture, or as an area rug.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    Historians are not completely sure where tapestries originated. Ancient literature from Rome, Greece and other civilizations does not specifically mention tapestries, but that doesn't mean that they didn't exist. We do know that the Ancient Egyptians did produce and utilize tapestries, as examples have been discovered in the tombs of Thutmose IV and Tutankhamen. The word tapestry wasn't coined until the 15th century, and it originated in England. Find a wide variety of tapestries on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Tapestries are thick, textile art that’s often hung from the wall as a method of displaying it. Embroidery is a type of needlework that uses counted threads and stitches to create patterns or images. An embroidered tapestry is a fabric wall hanging that features the art of embroidery for visual impact. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original artwork from top artists.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Tapestries are handwoven on a loom is such a way that only the weft (horizontal) threads are visible.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Flemish tapestry is a decorative woven wall hanging produced in Flanders, primarily during the 15th, 16th and 17th centuries. Peter Paul Rubens and Bernard van Orley are two of the most famous Flemish artists to work in the medium. You'll find a variety of Flemish tapestries on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    You can buy tapestries on 1stDibs.com. 1stDibs has a variety of different tapestries in different colors, patterns, and prices.
    Most of our textiles, tapestries, furnishings and pillows are available through 1stdibs. A.T.G.H.C’s beautifully crafted and hand sewn work exhibits our creative eye for detail in made-to-order luxury throw pillows and furnishings with the exceptional textiles of our vast collection.
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    You can find many of our Tapestries on the 1st dibs platform.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    Tapestries are made out of a wide range of materials. Wool is arguably the most commonly used to produce the threads for weaving tapestries. In some cases, silk or metallic threads will be mixed in with wool for added luster. Some weavers opt for other materials, such as cellulose and cotton. Find a selection of tapestries on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Haniwa horse is a horse figurine made of terracotta clay. Haniwa are terracotta figures created in ancient Japan, and one of the most well-known designs is that of a horse. Today, replicas and originals are sought after by pottery enthusiasts worldwide. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of Haniwa figurines from some of the world’s top art dealers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Stone Horses are horse models crafted by the Peter Stone Horse Company. They are handcrafted from cellulose acetate resins and are exceptionally detailed, making each model a unique piece of art. Browse 1stDibs to find a range of authentic Stone Horse models.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    A wood horse is a toy horse made of wood. But it has different meanings across cultures. In Chinese culture, a wooden horse is a symbol of freedom and passion. Find a range of antique and vintage wooden toys on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The Terracotta Horses are horse sculptures that were part of the Terracotta Army in China. In Ancient China it was believed that horses were indispensable and essential to Chinese warfare therefore they were immortalized in terracotta form. Shop a selection of terracotta horses on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Hermès started as an equestrian brand in 1837 making saddles. Hermès has since expanded its line to include riding blankets and saddle pads. Hermès saddles are handmade and can still be purchased directly through Hermès or authorized retailers. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic Hermès pieces from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To know if a tapestry is valuable, seek the help of a licensed appraiser. Because condition has a big impact on what a tapestry is worth, you will need an expert to thoroughly inspect the textile. On 1stDibs, find a range of expertly vetted tapestries.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    By definition, tapestries are woven textiles, not embroidered fabrics. However, you will sometimes see people refer to embroidered wall hangings as tapestries because both types of decorative textiles function as wall décor. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of tapestries.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A horse collar mirror is a wall mirror that features a frame made from a repurposed collar from a horse harness. Most examples date back to the late 19th and early 20th centuries. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of horse collar mirrors.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A horse collar is a part of the harness used to pull a wagon or plough. It distributes the weight evenly around the horse’s neck and shoulders. On 1stDibs, find a selection of horse collar designs from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A horse hitching post is a post to which a horse can be tied to prevent it from leaving. Hitching posts are still used today, but they once were commonplace in towns and other gathering spots when people primarily used horses for transportation. Find a collection of vintage and modern hitching posts on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    What you call a wooden horse depends on its design and purpose. A wooden horse head on a stick that serves as a children's toy is called a hobby horse, while a larger wooden toy that rocks back and forth is called a rocking horse. Decorative wooden horses are sometimes called equine sculptures or figurines. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of wooden horses.