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Three Beautiful 17thC Verdure Tapestry Cushions
The trio of cushions woven with tapestry fragments of an urn of flowers, an angel and a fleur de lys, all against foliate grounds, with pleated edgings, worked in blues, greens and golds, survive from the seventeenth century, incorporated into cushions in the twentieth century.
The cushions are in relatively good condition with some holes and loss to the tapestry as per the photographs but nothing of major concern. The silk backing is in relatively good clean order. They are in the kind of fettle you would expect from use as cushions for several years and the tapestry elements are obviously far older so the wool is more fragile than the silk.
It is not entirely certain where verdure tapestries were first produced. However, it is known that by the sixteenth century, they had become a recognized tapestry art form. The word ‘verdure’ derives from the French word ‘vert’, meaning green. For centuries ‘verdure tapestries’ remained highly popular and were made on a large scale for exportation. That was, until the arrival of wallpaper, which served as more economical way to decorate a room.
Cushions don’t come much older or any more charming than these gorgeous wallpaper for your sofa.
SellerDoe And Hope
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Doe And Hope
Private dealer, By appointment only
The Onion Barn, Shoe Cottage,
15 High Street, Blunham,
Bedfordshire, MK44 3NL.
MK44 3NL
Tel : 07729 213013
Non UK callers : +44 7729 213013
Get directions to Doe And Hope
The cushions are in relatively good condition with some holes and loss to the tapestry as per the photographs but nothing of major concern. The silk backing is in relatively good clean order. They are in the kind of fettle you would expect from use as cushions for several years and the tapestry elements are obviously far older so the wool is more fragile than the silk.
It is not entirely certain where verdure tapestries were first produced. However, it is known that by the sixteenth century, they had become a recognized tapestry art form. The word ‘verdure’ derives from the French word ‘vert’, meaning green. For centuries ‘verdure tapestries’ remained highly popular and were made on a large scale for exportation. That was, until the arrival of wallpaper, which served as more economical way to decorate a room.
Cushions don’t come much older or any more charming than these gorgeous wallpaper for your sofa.
Price The price has been listed in British Pounds.
Conversion rates as of 29/APR/2025. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer. Phone or visit the website to buy, Free UK shipping.
Category Antique Textiles and Embroidery
Date c.1650-1700
Late 18th Century Antiques Material Upholstered
Origin Flemish
Item code as155a1280
Status Sold
£595.00 
$796.65 
€699.84 
$
€
Conversion rates as of 29/APR/2025. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer. Phone or visit the website to buy, Free UK shipping.
View all stock from
Doe And Hope
Private dealer, By appointment onlyThe Onion Barn, Shoe Cottage,
15 High Street, Blunham,
Bedfordshire, MK44 3NL.
MK44 3NL
Tel : 07729 213013
Non UK callers : +44 7729 213013
Get directions to Doe And Hope
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