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War Tapestry

Vintage Tapestry Depicting Soliders of War 5.10X6.9
Vintage Tapestry Depicting Soliders of War 5.10X6.9

Vintage Tapestry Depicting Soliders of War 5.10X6.9

Located in Los Angeles, US

A wall hanging tapestry, simply put, is a textile specifically designed and woven to portray an artistic scene with the intent of hanging it on a wall. Antique tapestries, those that...

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Early 2000s Unknown Empire Tapestries

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Signed Handwoven Tapestry, Catalan Fiber Art, 1962
Signed Handwoven Tapestry, Catalan Fiber Art, 1962

Signed Handwoven Tapestry, Catalan Fiber Art, 1962

Located in L’ISLE-SUR-LA-SORGUE, FR

Its simultaneously organic and modernist character makes it an emblematic example of the post-war revival of Catalan tapestry. Unique piece, signed and dated.

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Vintage 1960s Spanish Organic Modern Tapestries

Materials

Wool

“Rayon Ecarlate” abstract tapestry by Maurice André
“Rayon Ecarlate” abstract tapestry by Maurice André

“Rayon Ecarlate” abstract tapestry by Maurice André

By Maurice André

Located in Henley-on Thames, Oxfordshire

The dynamic geometry and engraved linear detailing place the work firmly within the resurgence of French modernist tapestry in the post-war period, when tapestry was re-established a...

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Late 20th Century French Tapestries

Materials

Wool

20th Century Hand-Crafted French Aubusson Tapestry, Geometric Design
20th Century Hand-Crafted French Aubusson Tapestry, Geometric Design

20th Century Hand-Crafted French Aubusson Tapestry, Geometric Design

Located in Queens, NY

French Post-War Design (1970s) Aubusson tapestry/rug with a light blue background and a yellow & black geometric and stylized pattern. (6.33 x 9.5')

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20th Century French Modern Tapestries

Materials

Fabric

20th Century English Folk Art Framed Flag Naval War Memorial Embroidery
20th Century English Folk Art Framed Flag Naval War Memorial Embroidery

20th Century English Folk Art Framed Flag Naval War Memorial Embroidery

Located in Queens, NY

English (20th century) ebonized framed memorial embroidery of flags and ships with photograph of a sailor in a life raft. Text embroidered at top, "Victory for the Allies".       

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Antique 19th Century British Country Tapestries

Materials

Silk

Vintage Aubusson Tapestry in Blue with Abstract Patterns - Rug & Kilim
Vintage Aubusson Tapestry in Blue with Abstract Patterns - Rug & Kilim

Vintage Aubusson Tapestry in Blue with Abstract Patterns - Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

This represents the absolute zenith of post-war French tapestry production when traditional workshops successfully merged classical figuration with contemporary artistic vision throu...

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Vintage 1950s French Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage European Flatweave with Cloud Bands in Earth Tones - Rug & Kilim
Vintage European Flatweave with Cloud Bands in Earth Tones - Rug & Kilim

Vintage European Flatweave with Cloud Bands in Earth Tones - Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Handwoven in cotton circa 1950–1960, this 6x8 vintage European flatweave rug blends Chinoiserie-inspired pictorial motifs with post-war modernist design. The tapestry-like compositio...

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Kilim Western European Rugs

Materials

Cotton

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Wool and Silk Tapestry "WARS" design by Marco Grassi for Officina della Scala
Wool and Silk Tapestry "WARS" design by Marco Grassi for Officina della Scala

Wool and Silk Tapestry "WARS" design by Marco Grassi for Officina della Scala

Located in Milano, IT

Designed by contemporary expressionist artist Marco Grasso, this stunning rug depicts a pop-inspired anti-war propaganda poster. Handmade from 50% silk and 50% wool, it elevates simp...

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2010s Italian Modern Tapestries

Materials

Wool, Silk

La Rencontre, Diego Giacometti, Design, Tapestry, Tapis
La Rencontre, Diego Giacometti, Design, Tapestry, Tapis

La Rencontre, Diego Giacometti, Design, Tapestry, Tapis

By Diego Giacometti

Located in Geneva, CH

DIEGO GIACOMETTI La Rencontre, 1984 Ed. 47/100 pcs Woven on loom, point and needle, by hand, all wool, cotton weft, for wall and floor use 245 x 185 cm I 96 1/2 x 72 7/8 in Woven si...

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20th Century Post-War More Art

Materials

Tapestry, Wool

La Promenade des Amis, Diego Giacometti, Design, Tapestry, Tapis
La Promenade des Amis, Diego Giacometti, Design, Tapestry, Tapis

La Promenade des Amis, Diego Giacometti, Design, Tapestry, Tapis

By Diego Giacometti

Located in Geneva, CH

DIEGO GIACOMETTI La Promenade des Amis, 1984 Ed. EA XXV Woven on loom, point and needle, by hand, all wool, cotton weft, for wall and floor use 235 x 175 x 3 cm I 92 1/2 x 68 7/8 x ...

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20th Century Post-War More Art

Materials

Tapestry, Wool

French Post-War Hans Hartung Blue Abstract Tapestry
French Post-War Hans Hartung Blue Abstract Tapestry

French Post-War Hans Hartung Blue Abstract Tapestry

By Hans Hartung

Located in Queens, NY

French Post-War Design (1960s) lyrical abstraction tapestry of a stylized abstract black spray on a multicolored blue background (titled \"55/3\", signed HANS HARTUNG)

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20th Century American Modern Tapestries

Tapestry "War and Peace" by Valentina Ivanova Platonova, Moscow, 1987
Tapestry "War and Peace" by Valentina Ivanova Platonova, Moscow, 1987

Tapestry "War and Peace" by Valentina Ivanova Platonova, Moscow, 1987

By Valentina Ivanovna Platonova

Located in Paris, FR

Rare tapestry by the Russian artist-weaver Valentina Ivanovna Platonova, born in 1931.

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Vintage 1980s European Tapestries

Materials

Wool

Fifties Aubusson Large Woven Wool Tapestry Depicting Fighting Cockerels
Fifties Aubusson Large Woven Wool Tapestry Depicting Fighting Cockerels

Fifties Aubusson Large Woven Wool Tapestry Depicting Fighting Cockerels

Located in Petworth, GB

During the 19th Centry reproductions of earlier floral tapestries and carpets kept the industry viable. Post World War II a revival in tapestry weaving attracted many leading designe...

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Vintage 1950s French Aubusson Tapestries

Materials

Wool

Pair of Sailors Woolwork Pictures of Man-of-War Ships
Pair of Sailors Woolwork Pictures of Man-of-War Ships

Pair of Sailors Woolwork Pictures of Man-of-War Ships

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

Pair of Sailors Woolwork Pictures of a Man-of-War Ships. Worked in wool on a canvas ground. Colours white, blue, brown, red, pink and cream. Both feature a three-masted Man-of-War sh...

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Antique 1870s English Victorian Tapestries

Materials

Wool

Mare Navi Nautical Woven Needlepoint Bayeux Tapestry Norman Invasion 37"
Mare Navi Nautical Woven Needlepoint Bayeux Tapestry Norman Invasion 37"

Mare Navi Nautical Woven Needlepoint Bayeux Tapestry Norman Invasion 37"

Located in Dayton, OH

20th century woven recreation of a portion of the historic nautical / maritime / ship / war boat Bayeux Tapestry, depicting Duke William of Orange crossing the English Channel, initi...

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20th Century Medieval Tapestries

Materials

Textile

Mid 16th Century French Tapestry "The Abduction of Helen by Paris"
Mid 16th Century French Tapestry "The Abduction of Helen by Paris"

Mid 16th Century French Tapestry "The Abduction of Helen by Paris"

Located in New York, NY

Neither Chevalier nor Wergert mention any Trojan War series or individual tapestries. This is the only early Marche tapestry of a classical/mythological subject so far recorded.

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Antique 16th Century French Tapestries

Materials

Wool, Silk

Mathieu Matégot - Partage difficile, tapestry, french, modern, abstract, aubusson
Mathieu Matégot - Partage difficile, tapestry, french, modern, abstract, aubusson

Mathieu Matégot - Partage difficile, tapestry, french, modern, abstract, aubusson

By Mathieu Matégot

Located in London, GB

Upon his release, Matégot was awarded French citizenship. After the war, the artist's interest in tapestry was renewed after being introduced to contemporary tapestry revivalist, Je...

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1950s Abstract More Art

Materials

Tapestry

Untitled
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H 63.5 in W 77 in

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By Alexander Calder

Located in Palm Desert, CA

A tapestry, or tapis, depicting black and ochre circles and geometric shapes, outlined in black on a beige background. Alexander Calder was a prolific American artist who infused ...

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Post-War More Art

Materials

Tapestry

Paris Banks and Le Pont Neuf Over The Seine
Paris Banks and Le Pont Neuf Over The Seine

Paris Banks and Le Pont Neuf Over The Seine

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

In 1944, as painter of the war he carried out tapestries for the glory of the French Army.

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1940s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Le Mont St. Michel France original vintage travel poster
Le Mont St. Michel France original vintage travel poster

Le Mont St. Michel France original vintage travel poster

Located in Spokane, WA

Mont Saint-Michel has had its share of action in several wars. According to the Bayeux Tapestry, on which the island is depicted, depicting The Norman invasion of England in 1066: a ...

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1950s Realist Prints and Multiples

Materials

Offset

Dutch Tapestry by C. van Kralingen 1944
Dutch Tapestry by C. van Kralingen 1944

Dutch Tapestry by C. van Kralingen 1944

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H 76.38 in W 39.38 in D 0.04 in

Dutch Tapestry by C. van Kralingen 1944

By Cor van Kralingen

Located in JM Haarlem, NL

Romantic scene, an understandable cry for peace, made in the dark last year of the war 1944. The tapestry, which measures 75.9 in. (194 cm) x 39.3 in. (100 cm), is signed.

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Vintage 1940s Dutch Art Deco Tapestries

La promenade des amis, Diego Giacometti, 1980's, carpet, tapestry, design
La promenade des amis, Diego Giacometti, 1980's, carpet, tapestry, design

La promenade des amis, Diego Giacometti, 1980's, carpet, tapestry, design

By Diego Giacometti

Located in Geneva, CH

La promenade des amis, Diego Giacometti, 1980's, carpet, tapestry, design La promenade des amis Ed. 100 pcs circa 1984 Work woven on a hand loom, in wool, cotton weft 235 x 175 x 3 ...

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1980s Post-War More Art

Materials

Tapestry, Wool, Cotton

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Maurice André Large Colored Wall Tapestry for Robert Four Edition
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By Maurice André

Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR

Maurice André - Robert Four edition Large wool wall tapestry by Maruice André Realised circa 1960 by Robert Four Studio Original perfect condition Original perfect colors...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Tapestries

Materials

Tapestry

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How Much is a War Tapestry?

The average selling price for a war tapestry we offer is $3,065, while they’re typically $180 on the low end and $750,000 for the highest priced.