Items Similar to Petite Vintage Tapestry, French, Hanging Needlepoint, The Lady and The Unicorn
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 13
Petite Vintage Tapestry, French, Hanging Needlepoint, The Lady and The Unicorn
About the Item
This is a petite vintage tapestry. A French, needlepoint scene depicting The Lady and the Unicorn, dating to the late 20th century, circa 1980.
Of compact proportion, this tapestry is a quality recreation of the 15th century renaissance series of tapestries known as Dame a la L'icorne (The Lady and the Unicorn). A series of six, this fascinating tapestry represents the final element of the whole - A Mon Seul Desir (To My Sole Desire).
Ideally suited to decorative wall mounting or smaller spaces at 60cm x 47cm (23.5" x 18.5")
Displaying a desirably aged patina and in good order
Quality needlepoint tapestry, with copious decorative fascinations
Beautiful colour palette in shades of reds and greens a sight to behold
The lady and her courtier stand between a lion and the titular unicorn
The only piece in the series to feature a tent bearing the motto 'A Mon Seul Desir'
Large fruiting trees, framed by heraldic flags standing in a bountiful garden
Other small animals are present, including dogs, a monkey and a small rabbit
Label to rear for Tapisseries du Lion and presents key details of the piece in French and English
Subject - The Lady and the Unicorn (To My Soul Desire); Period - end of the 15th Century
Dressed to the rear with folded sleeve for mounting a hanging rod
This is a highly decorative, petite vintage tapestry with beautiful renaissance taste and appeal for collectors of Francophile or historical interest. The compact proportion affords itself to wall hanging in smaller spaces, or as a distinctive table centrepiece. Delivered ready to enjoy.
Dimensions:
Max Width: 60cm (23.5'')
Max Depth: 0.5cm (.25'')
Max Height: 47cm (18.5'').
- Dimensions:Height: 18.51 in (47 cm)Width: 23.63 in (60 cm)Depth: 0.2 in (5 mm)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:circa 1980
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Presented in very good vintage condition.
- Seller Location:Hele, Devon, GB
- Reference Number:
About the Seller
5.0
Platinum Seller
These expertly vetted sellers are 1stDibs' most experienced sellers and are rated highest by our customers.
Established in 2005
1stDibs seller since 2017
856 sales on 1stDibs
Typical response time: 2 hours
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Ships From: Hele, Devon, United Kingdom
- Return PolicyA return for this item may be initiated within 14 days of delivery.
More From This SellerView All
- Vintage Romance Tapestry, French, Needlepoint, Decorative Panel, ContinentalLocated in Hele, Devon, GBThis is a vintage romance tapestry. A French, needlepoint decorative panel by Marc Waymel, dated to rear 1987. Classically appealing continental sce...Category
Late 20th Century French Tapestries
MaterialsTextile
- Vintage Continental Tapestry, French, Needlepoint, Decorative Panel, circa 1980Located in Hele, Devon, GBThis is a vintage Continental tapestry. A French, needlepoint decorative panel by Marc Waymel, dated to rear 1982. Classically appealing riding...Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Tapestries
MaterialsTextile
- Vintage Panoramic Tapestry, French, Needlepoint, Decorative Panel, Circa 1930Located in Hele, Devon, GBThis is a vintage panoramic tapestry. A French, needlepoint decorative panel with mahogany frame, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1930. Cl...Category
Mid-20th Century French Tapestries
MaterialsTextile
- Large Vintage Wall Tapestry, French, Needlepoint, Display Panel, Medieval TasteLocated in Hele, Devon, GBThis is a large vintage wall tapestry. A French, quality needlepoint display panel depicting a Medieval tournament scene, dating to the late 20th...Category
Late 20th Century French Tapestries
MaterialsTextile
- Large Vintage Decorative Panel, Continental, Needlepoint Tapestry, circa 1980Located in Hele, Devon, GBThis is a large vintage decorative panel. A Continental, needlepoint tapestry, dating to the late 20th century, circa 1980. Wonderfully Italianate scene depicting an idyllic European bridge...Category
Late 20th Century Tapestries
MaterialsTextile
- Vintage Wall Tapestry, Continental, Needlepoint, Classical Taste, Circa 1970Located in Hele, Devon, GBThis is a vintage wall tapestry. A Continental, needlepoint classical scene, dating to the late 20th century, circa 1970. Generously sized pan...Category
Late 20th Century European Tapestries
MaterialsTextile
You May Also Like
- Vintage French Hanging TapestryLocated in Sheffield, MAEarly 20th century French tapestry makes a wonderful wall decoration.Category
Early 20th Century French Tapestries
MaterialsWool
- Bobyrug’s Pretty Vintage French Needlepoint TapestryLocated in Saint Ouen, FRVery beautiful mid century tapestry with beautiful design of a museum tapestry and beautiful colors, entirely hand embroidered with needlepoint method ...Category
Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Tapestries
MaterialsWool, Cotton, Silk
- Bobyrug’s Nice French vintage needlepoint tapestryLocated in Saint Ouen, FR"Exquisite French tapestry from the mid-20th century, featuring a beautiful design and nice colours, entirely hand embroidered by needlepoint method with silk on cotton foundation. »...Category
Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Tapestries
MaterialsCotton, Silk
- 1107 - Aubusson Tapestry 19th Century Lady with the UnicornLocated in Paris, FR1107 - a very beautiful and historic 19th century tapestry woven at the Royal Aubusson factory.Category
Vintage 1950s French Aubusson Tapestries
MaterialsWool
- Antique Needlepoint French TapestryLocated in Saint Ouen, FRBeautiful 19th century needlepoint tapestry with beautiful design and natural colors, entirely hand embroidered in needlepoint method with wool and silk.Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Aubusson Tapestries
MaterialsWool
- 984 - Jacquard Tapestry "Touch" is from the Lady with the Unicorn SeriesLocated in Paris, FR984 - This Jacquard tapestry "touch" is from the Lady with the Unicorn series. On this hanging, the sense of touch is highlighted. Framed by the lion and the unicorn...Category
Vintage 1950s French Aubusson Tapestries
MaterialsWool
Recently Viewed
View AllMore Ways To Browse
Framed Large Wall Tapestries
Small Tapestry Wall Hanging
Large Framed French Tapestry
Large Framed Tapestry
Red Hanging Textile
French Renaissance Tapestry
Red Tapestry Wall Hanging
Small French Tapestry
Tapestry Decorative Frames
English 15th
Vintage Needlepoint Tapestry
English 15th Century
Lion Unicorn
Lion And Unicorn
Flag Stand
15th Century Tapestry
Lion Tapestry
Age Tent