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This tapestry is woven after the "Très riches
Heures du Duc de Berry" (1413-1416), which is on eof the most
famous books of miniatures in the Middle Ages, by the hand of the
brothers Pol, Herman and Jan of limburg, who lived and worked in
the same area as the Flemish painters Van Eyckl.
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One of the six tapestries known by name as "Lady and the
Unicorn". Woven in Brussels in 1470 ,probably with designs
from the scholl of Bruges. The other 5 scenes illustrate the
5 senses. Original in Cluny Museum. Jacquard woven in
Belgium. Point de Flanders, the weavers finest weave, 50% wool
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From one of the "Liberal Arts" set of tapestries,
woven in Flanders in the XVIth century and now exhibited at the
Cluny Museum. Jacquard woven in France
20" x 27" - $159.00
30" x 40" - $325.00 |
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Medieval picnic, woven in the XVIth century. Jacquard woven
in France
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Woven in Flanders in the XVth century, depicting the processing
of wine. Jacquard woven in France
24" x 36" - $165.00
30" x 50" - $395.00 |
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Probably woven in Tournai in the 15th century. This remarkable
representation of the grape gathering and the wine press, on a Mille
Fleurs background, hangs in the Cluny Museum in Paris.
27" x 50" - $295.00
55" x 90" - $1429.00
55" x 112" - $1635.00 |
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Jacquard woven in Belgium
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Woven in Flanders in the XVth century. Jacquard woven in
France.
20" x 34" - $185.00
33" x 52" - $395.00 |
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The background of small flowers, typical of the late Medieval
tapestries, is known as "Millefleurs". Original at the
Louvre in Paris. Jacquard woven in France.
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Made from an original illustration by Alan Lee, artist and
book illustrator. A shining vision in gold appeared to the young
Owein, as the fairest, wisest, noblest, most generous woman in the
world. However, as Owein had just slain her husband, the Black Knight,
he had to press his suit with care. The Ladies faithful handmaiden
Luned, helped Owein court her mistress by reminding her that the
Realm required a strong guardian. Shown on the left of the tapestry,Owein
is being escorted by Luned to her Ladies chambers.
King Arthur was an enigmatic Celtic leader of the 6th century
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Original composition of a medieval tournament.
19" x 28" - $98.00
39" x 57" - $395.00 |
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This very fine tapestry from a medieval type with a so-called
"Mille Fleurs" background forms part of a set of seven
on the subject of seignorial life (Bath, Concert, Reading, Departure
of the Hunters, Walking, Embroidering and Pretty Speech). It represents
the favorite pastimes of noblemen and their ladies around 1500.
Although woven in Flanders, they are all displayed in the Cluny
Museum in Paris.
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Mille Fleurs, late XVth century, today at the Andgers Castle.
Jacquard woven in France
20" x 27" - $155.00
30" x 40" - $325.00 |
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Original in Cluny Museum. Jacquard woven in Belgium
Both 19" x 38" - $95.00
Left 25" x 19" - $65.00
Right 25" x 19" - $65.00 |
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This tapestry is woven after the "Très riches
Heures du Duc de Berry" (1413-1416), which is on eof the most
famous books of miniatures in the Middle Ages, by the hand of the
brothers Pol, Herman and Jan of limburg, who lived and worked in
the same area as the Flemish painters Van Eyck.
without border:
38" x 58" - $795.00
with border:
56" x 36" - $895.00 |
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Jacquard woven in Belgium.
18" x 18" - $55.00
19" x 30" - $95.00
39" x 57" - $395.00 |
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Jacquard woven in Belgium. 100% cotton
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19" x 19" - $48.00
19" x 25" -$85.00 |
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This tapestry was woven in Tournai with silk yarns around
1470. The original is displayed in Brussels in the Royal Art and
History Museum.
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