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Moorish Tapestry with a 19th Century Orientalist Arabian Scene

About the Item

Large Aubusson style european made tapestry with an orientalist 19th century scene depicting an Arabian sultan and other figures and Middle Eastern Moorish architecture in the background. Probably a scene in North Africa, Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia or Egypt with a sultan well dress sitting and an old man and women around him. Great textile to use as a wall tapestry decoration. Unframed antique Belgian or French machine made tapestry depicting a Moorish Islamic scene, typical of late 18th century and early 19th century after the Orientalist scenes. This is an authentic example of French or Belgian made tapestries often sold for the European market during the colonisation of North Africa. French Orientalist wall tapestry, Vintage Pictorial Tapestry, Authentic Home Decor Tapestry Wall Hanging, Dimensions:76"W x 58"H x 0.05"D.
  • Similar to:
    Aubusson Manufacture (Manufacturer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 58 in (147.32 cm)Width: 76 in (193.04 cm)Depth: 0.05 in (1.27 mm)
  • Style:
    Moorish (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Fabric,Machine-Made
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1940
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    North Hollywood, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: AR11241stDibs: LU906837848122
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