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Pair of 16th Century Silk Tapestry Borders from Brussels, H-98.75 Inches
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A beautiful pair of tapestry fragments, hand-woven in Brussels during the 1500s. At roughly 99 inches (over 8 feet) long, the fragments were, originally, vertical borders to a large and brightly colored period Renaissance tapestry. Some areas have suffered from discoloration and loss of color over the last 400+ years, however, most of the silk threads have endured, as noticed by the rich bluish-green leaves emanating from the overflowing vases above and below the central pastoral scenes.
Each border depicts a different scene of a mountainside village with citizens clad in vibrant red, blue, and golden hues. A pair of brown animals can be seen in the lower corners of each illustration, above cherubs pulling back drapery to reveal a dog hunting a fiery orange bird. Additional beings can be seen throughout the tapestry, such as a centaur supporting the bottom vase, flanked by a pair of soldiers with daggers drawn, horn-blowing maidens, birds, and mythical creatures. Perhaps the most noticeable figures are those at the top of each border, depicting a different hunter, one with a bow and arrow, and the other with a spear. While the borders do not have identical illustrations, it is readily apparent that they originated from the same tapestry. Our hand-woven silk tapestry borders would make fantastic textile art for any wall in the house. They could be presented in a grand staircase or used to frame another piece of art. Additionally, they would make a unique set of table runners or decorative window treatments.
- Dimensions:Height: 98.75 in (250.83 cm)Width: 17.5 in (44.45 cm)Depth: 0.25 in (6.35 mm)
- Style:Renaissance (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:Silk,Hand-Woven
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- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1500s
- Condition:Rewoven. Additions or alterations made to the original: Original borders from a 16th-century Belgian tapestry. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading. Good antique condition. Some areas of discoloration or loss of color. Old restoration work. Very light fraying to the ends.
- Seller Location:Dallas, TX
- Reference Number:Seller: 424-45A1stDibs: LU906340335102
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