Large Antique Victorian Black Forest Sculptural Micro-Petit Point Tapestry With Silk Backing

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Add a layer of museum-quality textile history to your space with this large-scale antique European micro-petit point tapestry. Executed with … Read more Add a layer of museum-quality textile history to your space with this large-scale antique European micro-petit point tapestry. Executed with extraordinary artisan skill, the canvas features incredibly fine, miniature hand-stitching measuring under 1/16" per stitch. This miniature scale allows for a stunningly dense, painterly level of detail and soft shading across a captivating maritime genre scene. Figures in traditional historical attire gather on a shoreline alongside woven baskets, barrels, and thatched stone architecture, while detailed masted sailing vessels rest in the background harbor.
The tapestry is housed in a magnificent antique solid wood Victorian frame showing incredible architectural depth. The frame showcases a gorgeous, deep-toned natural wood grain cushion border with a rich historical luster, beautifully highlighted along the upper right side by a prominent, organic ribbon of lighter native sapwood that underscores its hand-milled authenticity. The outer trim features a deeply sculptural, hand-carved border of repeating notched scoop relief details that create a captivating play of light and shadow.
Incredibly, the reverse side retains its original, untouched antique crimson silk backing fabric, secured to the inner stretcher with original hand-hammered brass upholstery tacks and primitive round flat-headed nails alongside the original hanging wire. This rare feature provides impeccable provenance for collectors who prize authentic, unaltered 19th-century textile art. This stunning piece serves as an exceptional focal point for a library, study, or gallery wall vignette.
Overall Size: 30-1/4"W x 28-3/4H
Artwork Size: 25-1/4"W x 23-1/4"H See less