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ViNTAGE THE LADY AND THE UNICORN LARGE WALL HANGING WOVEN TAPESTRY 216CM X 189CM
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Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage circa 1900-1920 large wall hanging tapestry of "The Lady And The Unicorn" complete with black metal arrow head hanging bar
Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it covers within the M25 only for the UK and local Europe only for international, if you would like an accurate quote please send me your postcode and I’ll provide you with the exact price
A very good looking and decorative piece. This is an a period early 20th century piece and will look expensive, decorative and important in any setting.
Condition wise, apart from normal patina I can't see a single thing wrong with it anywhere, it looks sublime
the lady and the unicorn
Touch, taste, smell, hearing and sight... These six tapestries, woven in around 1500, represent the five senses against a detailed red background. The remaining sixth sense, explained only by the inscription “À mon seul désir” (To my only desire), has inspired countless theories. Without excluding a possible meaning in the register of courtly love, it could be a reference to free will: the woman with her decorative headdress and refined clothing, renouncing temporal pleasures.
These “millefleurs” (“thousand flowers”) tapestries are characterized by an abundance of flora, including flowers, orange trees, pines, hollies and oaks, and are inhabited by a peaceable bestiary (a monkey, dogs, rabbits and a heron).
In this idyllic natural setting conducive to contemplation, the unicorn by turns a participant and a simple spectator. Accompanied by a lion, it sports the coat of arms of the Le Viste family in every scene.
The Lady and the Unicorn wall-hanging was acquired in 1882. It is now considered one of the great masterpieces of Western art.
Dimensions
Height:- 189cm
Width:- 216cm
Depth:- 0.5cm
Please note all measurements are taken at the widest point, if you would like any additional or specific measurements please ask
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Condition
Please view the very detailed pictures as they form part of the description around condition
Please note vintage period and original items such as leather seating will always have natural patina in the form of cracking creasing and wear, we recommend regular waxing to ensure no moisture is lost, also hand dyed leather is not recommended to sit in direct sunlight for prolonged periods of time as it will dry out and fade.
- Dimensions:Height: 74.41 in (189 cm)Width: 84.65 in (215 cm)Depth: 0.2 in (5 mm)
- Style:Edwardian (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:Fabric,Embroidered
- Place of Origin:
- Period:1900-1909
- Date of Manufacture:1900-20
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading.
- Seller Location:GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU2823337235702
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