John Piper Tapestries
British, 1903-1992
Born in Epsom, John Egerton Christmas Piper studied at Richmond School of Art and the Royal College of Art from 1926-8. In the mid 1930a, after a visit to Paris, he turned to abstraction. He became a member of the London Group in 1933 and the ‘Seven and Five’ group in 1934-5. During this period he became friends with Oliver Simon of the Curwen Press and his interest in lithography and print making grew. During the Second World War, Piper was appointed as an official war artist recording the effects of the blitz on Britain’s buildings. After the war, he became a Trustee of the Tate and National Galleries and in 1959 he became a member of the Royal Fine Art Commission. Piper is best known for his extensive studies of British architecture and landscape in oil, watercolour and print, and for his photography, stained glass, ceramics, fabric design, murals, stage sets and costume design. His work is held in many Museums and Galleries.to
1
1
Height
to
Width
to
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
19
123
97
58
30
Creator: John Piper
John Piper Chiesa Della Salute Venice Screenprint Textile 1959 Sanderson
By John Piper
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
JOHN PIPER CH (BRITISH,1903-1992) :CHIESA DELLA SALUTE, VENICE Screenprinted fabric, printed by Sandersons, 1959
In the late 1950's to the early 60's there was interest in painterly textiles that demonstrated the unique potential of screen printing, with its ability to capture the quality of brush-stroked colour
"The monumental grandeur of many artists' textiles in the early 1960's was necessary if they were to work in the large scale architectural interiors of the era which witnessed a rapid growth in new public buildings, all which required furnishing with suitably prestigious fabrics".
The painterly design is one of five fabrics designed by John Piper (1902-1993) for A Century of Sanderson 1860-1960, Sanderson's prestigious Centenary Collection.
This study of the Chiesa della Salute church in Venice was taken from Piper's 1959 travels when he was commissioned by the Arthur Jeffress Gallery in London. He then regularly made paintings of the city, and drew illustrations for an edition of Adrian Stokes...
Category
1950s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Piper Tapestries
Materials
Textile
Related Items
Abstract Vibrant Wall Tapestry by Junghans, 1960's
Located in London, GB
Colorful hand knotted wool hanging is probably a translation of the work of an artist. This was a time when modern artists work began to work with weavers...
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Piper Tapestries
Materials
Wool
Large Framed Pre-Columbian Embroidered Textile from Chimu Culture
Located in Atlanta, GA
An antique pre-Columbia textile panel from Chimu or Chancay culture in central and Northern coast of nowadays Peru. Chancay culture thrived in the late Intermediate period/ late Hori...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Peruvian Pre-Columbian Antique John Piper Tapestries
Materials
Textile, Linen
Framed Large Pre-Columbian Woven Textile Fragment from Chimu Chancay Culture
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large fragment of antique pre-Columbia textile panel from Chimu or Chancay culture located in Central and Northern Coast of nowadays Peru. Chancay culture thrived in the late Inter...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Peruvian Pre-Columbian Antique John Piper Tapestries
Materials
Textile, Linen
$3,000
H 30.25 in W 17.25 in D 1 in
Woven Wool Tapestry in the Style of Evelyn Ackerman
By Evelyn Ackerman
Located in Kansas City, MO
Beautiful vintage modern wall hanging of an outdoor scene with people, animals, and trees in the styled of Evelyn Ackerman. Very good condi...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Piper Tapestries
Materials
Wool
Collection of Two Framed Pre-Columbian Textile Panels Chimu Chancay Culture
Located in Atlanta, GA
A collection of two fragments of antique pre-Columbia textile panel from Chimu or Chancay culture located in Central and Northern Coast of nowadays Peru. The panels were presented in...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Peruvian Pre-Columbian Antique John Piper Tapestries
Materials
Textile, Linen
$4,800 / set
H 44.75 in W 29.25 in D 1 in
Two Framed Pre-Columbian Textile Fragment Chimu Chancay Culture Peru
Located in Atlanta, GA
Two framed pre-Columbian textile fragments from Chimu or Chancay culture (1000AD-1470AD) in nowadays Peru. Both panels are of a similar red background and poss...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Peruvian Pre-Columbian Antique John Piper Tapestries
Materials
Textile, Wood
$3,000 / set
H 12 in W 18 in D 2 in
Framed Pre-Columbian Woven Textile Fragment from Chimu Chancay Culture
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fragment of antique pre-Columbia textile panel from Chimu or Chancay culture located in Central and Northern Coast of nowadays Peru. Chancay culture thrived in the late Intermediat...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Peruvian Pre-Columbian Antique John Piper Tapestries
Materials
Textile, Linen
$3,200
H 40.5 in W 20.5 in D 1 in
Mid-Century Modern African Tapestry
By Marguerite Stephens, Betty Cilliers-Barnard
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century tapestry designed by Betty Cilliers-Barnard (1914-2010) and handwoven by Marquerite Stephens in Johannesburg, South Africa. Entitled "African Multiplication" and woven i...
Category
20th Century South African Mid-Century Modern John Piper Tapestries
Materials
Wool, Tapestry
Romare Bearden Aubusson Tapestry
By Romare Bearden
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century tapestry designed by Romare Bearden (1911-1988) and woven at Atelier Pinton Freres in Aubusson, France. Gloria Ross asked Bearden if she propo...
Category
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern John Piper Tapestries
Materials
Tapestry, Wool
1970s Large Textile Wall Art
Located in Miami, FL
Large vintage Textile wall Art. Circa 1970s
Features a stretched canvas with a forest inspired design printed in vibrant earth tone colors.
...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Piper Tapestries
Materials
Textile, Wood
Framed Finely Woven Pre-Columbian Pictorial Textile Chimu Musuem Quality
Located in Atlanta, GA
A well preserved and rare pictorial antique pre-Columbia textile panel from Chimu culture. Located in Northern Coast of nowadays Peru, Chimu culture thrived in the late Intermediate/...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Peruvian Pre-Columbian Antique John Piper Tapestries
Materials
Textile, Linen, Wood
$3,000
H 23.2 in W 17.25 in D 1 in
Large Framed Pre-Columbian Woven Textile Fragment from Chimu Chancay Culture
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large fragment of antique pre-Columbia textile panel from Chimu or Chancay culture located in Central and Northern Coast of nowadays Peru. Chancay culture thrived in the late Inter...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Peruvian Pre-Columbian Antique John Piper Tapestries
Materials
Textile, Linen
$3,000
H 23.5 in W 37.5 in D 1 in
John Piper tapestries for sale on 1stDibs.
John Piper tapestries are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of textile and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of John Piper tapestries, although gray editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original tapestries by John Piper were created in the mid-century modern style in united kingdom during the 1950s. Prices for John Piper tapestries can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $6,480 and can go as high as $6,480, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $6,480.
Questions About John Piper Tapestries
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024How much John Piper paintings are worth varies based on their size, historical significance, condition and other factors. In 2013, his 1935 piece Painting sold for £482,500 at an auction in London. Piper is best known for his extensive studies of British architecture and landscape in oil, watercolor and print, and his photography, stained glass, ceramics, fabric design, murals, stage sets and costume design. His work is held in the collections of many major museums, including the Museum of Modern Art in New York and the Tate in London. If you are the owner of a Piper, a certified appraiser or experienced art dealer can assist you with the valuation process. On 1stDibs, shop a range of John Piper art.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024How much a John Piper painting is worth depends on its condition, history and other factors. In November 2013, his 1935 work Abstract Painting sold for more than $617,000, setting an auction record for the British artist. Piper is best known for his extensive studies of British architecture and landscapes in oil, watercolor and prints. In the mid-1930s, after a visit to Paris, he turned to abstraction, and his record-setting work reflects this shift in his style. If you own a Piper painting, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable art dealer can give you an estimate of its value. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of John Piper art.