Mid 16 Century Flemish Cabbage Leaves Tapestry Verdure With a Dragon

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These type of tapestries from the first quarter of the 1500 hundreds ,called the Cabbage leaves tapestry due to those … Read more These type of tapestries from the first quarter of the 1500 hundreds ,called the Cabbage leaves tapestry due to those over size curly green leaves that they show are some of the most rare tapestries in the world , produce in now what we call Belgium at the time Flanders , the are the most wanted and collected of all due to their wonderful designs mixing realism and and surrealist in the best way , coloring always beautiful basically bleu green and beige with some black highlight , the colors are pure and strong , the one most valuable are the once with fantastic animals, like the one we present today , you will find a wonderful dragon with tree heads , a griffin and more , lots of birds , and a stunning butterfly , note very discreet and unexpected a lovely snell on a leave , always full of fabulous details those tapestries are just joyful to look at and unexpected , to place the scene in a decor you will also find some architectural details that shows you that even if surrealist you are in the flemish country .Size is wonderful will really feet anywhere big enough but not to much so could be used on a wall with a furniture underneath, 81" H on 71" W . The tapestry has a backing and velcro for hanging A piece like this is a major pieces of art and an investment as they go in value every year. We have listed a larger tapestry of that type quite exceptional as well with a wonderful elephant and leopards .Please check our extended selection of tapestries of all budgets , sizes , styles and ages listed in our Chairish shop at FRENCHTOUCH10 See less