Petit Point French 1800s Hand Woven Tapestry In Gilded Frame. 32”x22” Very Rare

Description

View Petit Point French 1800s Hand Woven Tapestry In Gilded Frame. 32”x22” Very Rare with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. The composition reflects 18th-century Rococo decorative imagery. Undoubtedly this piece is hand woven petit point and an incredible piece of art at a great price. The size is very large for this type of hand woven petit point. framed European petit point or needlepoint panel depicting a fashionable woman standing within a formal garden, surrounded by floral garlands, scrolling ornament, and architectural elements. The composition reflects 18th-century Rococo decorative imagery. Virtual appraisal confirmed the design was worked by hand in wool and silk-like threads on an open woven ground, with Exposed back and no signature provenance suggests the panel could have come from a piece of furniture like a Napoléon 3 style Louis 14 fauteuil back panel. It is possible that the tapestry is older, perhaps 1750, but without signature or provenance it’s difficult to determine. Undoubtedly this piece is hand woven petit point and an incredible piece of art at a great price. The size is very large for this type of hand woven petit point. Gorgeous piece of history and art. Condition: Pre-owned. Category: Antiques › Tapestries. Brand: Handmade.

Antique

Yes

Shape

Rectangle

Size

Large

Year Manufactured

1800

Suitable For

Wall

Department

Adults

Item Height

32 in

Style

French

Features

Embroidered

Finish

Antique

Handmade

Yes

Item Width

22 in

Pattern

Woven

Signed

No

Color

Multicolor

Material

Wool

Mounting

Hanging

Brand

Handmade

Type

Tapestry

Era

Victorian (1837-1900)

Original/Reproduction

Original

Theme

French fashion, formal garden, floral garlands, scrolling ornament, architectural elements

Time Period Manufactured

1800-1849

Production Technique

Petit Point, Embroidery

Country of Origin

France