Antique Red Tapestry Europe Flat Weave
$10,500.00
| Stock number | 6816 |
| Size | 7 ft x 8 ft 9 in (2.13 m x 2.67 m) |
| Origin | Continental |
| Age | Circa 1875 |
| Style | Textile Arts |
| Materials | Wool |
| Construction | Needlework / Textiles |
| Colors | Red / Rust |
| Pattern | Allover, Floral |
Antique Red Tapestry Europe Flat Weave, Country of Origin: Continental, Circa Date: 1875. This exquisite piece is a late 19th-century revival of medieval millefleur design, rendered in the flat-weave technique characteristic of a true tapestry. The rich red ground is densely populated with flora and fauna, capturing the spirit of romantic, narrative textile art. The composition features a central tableau of allegorical figures, flanked by a lion and a unicorn, set within a lush garden landscape. This highly detailed, narrative scene utilizes an allover rug pattern, where every inch of the field is covered in intricate detail, a hallmark of high-status European weaving. The execution suggests the refined workshops of Continental rugs production, where historical styles were meticulously recreated for aristocratic interiors.