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Neo Renaissance Flemish Tapestry Cushion Needlepoint Millefleurs Animals Pillow

$2,250.60
£1,680.46
€1,899
CA$3,086.83
A$3,469.40
CHF 1,806.77
MX$42,196.43
NOK 23,119.83
SEK 21,924.41
DKK 14,456.34
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About the Item

19th century Antique Flemish Tapestry Pillow - throw cushion with incredible detail and texture. Style: Antique, Medieval, Flemish, Neo Renaissance, Allegorical Origin: Flanders, Belgium 19th century The cushion display an intricate allegorical floral mille fleur design with animals embroidered needlepoint on the handwoven tapestry. Colors: Blue, green, pink - rose, yellowish brown, cream The fabulous colors combined and woven into this piece work together creating a refined look. Millefleurs (thousand flowers) tapestries became popular in the late Middle Ages. This handwoven embroidered antique piece of art is a captivating vision of woven beauty. The cushion is blue velvet backed, metallic threat trimmed and terminates in each corner with a metallic hand crafted tassel, down filled. Condition: good solid condition, gold metallic cord trim is loose a one point ( see pictures) Width 23.6in - 60cm Height 15.7in - 40cm Depth 5.9 - 15cm The roots of needlepoint go back thousands of years to the ancient Egyptians. The oldest needlepoint known dates back around 1500 BC Tapestry is mostly done on a larger scale, while needlepoint items are usually smaller. Both needlepoint and tapestry can be made using various materials, amongst wool, silk, and cotton thread.
  • Similar to:
    Bernard Van Orley (Weaver)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 15.7 in (39.88 cm)Width: 23.6 in (59.95 cm)Depth: 5.9 in (14.99 cm)
  • Style:
    Renaissance Revival (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Down,Metallic Thread,Satin,Silk,Velvet,Wool,Embroidered,Hand-Crafted,Hand-Woven,Woven
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    19th century
  • Condition:
    Reupholstered. Wear consistent with age and use. Condition: good solid condition, gold metallic cord trim is loose a one point ( see pictures).
  • Seller Location:
    Wommelgem, BE
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU6890242107952

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