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Material: Fabric
French Wall Tapestry – Early 19th Century Family Blessing Scene
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A moving and intricately hand woven tapestry from the 19th Century from France. The scene depicts a tender family scene from the Ottoman Empire. This large vintage wall hanging captu...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Fabric Wall Decorations

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Cotton

Alpine Landscape Oil Painting with Tyrolean Mountain Hut
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Alpine Landscape Oil Painting with Tyrolean Mountain Hut A large vintage landscape painting enclosed in an ornate, gold-colored frame. Painted on canvas with pastell colors. The pai...
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Mid-20th Century German Rustic Fabric Wall Decorations

Materials

Canvas, Wood

French Mid-Century Decorative Wall Tapestry , circa 1975.
By Tapta
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-century wall tapestry, circa 1975, France. Handwoven wool, different shades of cream, beige, brown, green and yellow. Intersting mix of sweet relief, textures and warm colors. ...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fabric Wall Decorations

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Wool

Maitland Smith Large Oil Hand Painted Canvas on Wood Panel
Located in Germantown, MD
A large Maitland Smith Oil Hand Painted Canvas on Wood Panel. Measures 36" in with and 72" in height.
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Late 20th Century Other Fabric Wall Decorations

Materials

Canvas, Wood, Paint

1910s French Signed Oil on Canvas Portrait
Located in High Point, NC
This evocative 1910s French oil on canvas portrait captures the refined elegance and introspective mood characteristic of early 20th century portraiture. The sitter is depicted in th...
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Early 20th Century French Fabric Wall Decorations

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Canvas, Paint

Aubusson Woven Verdure Tapestry by Robert Four
Located in Bradenton, FL
Beautifully woven French Aubusson Verdure Wool Tapestry, "Chateau de la Lys," created by the distinguished French workshop Robert Four, renowned for continuing the centuries-old Aubu...
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20th Century French Romantic Fabric Wall Decorations

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Tapestry

Jean Isy De Botton 1959 "Still Life" Painting - Oil on Canvas "Divertissement"
By Jean Isy de Botton
Located in St. Louis, MO
Stunning 1959 mid-century oil on canvas painting by Jean Isy de Botton, cubist influenced still life titled "Divertissement". framed in vintage gold gilt museum frame. De Botton was ...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fabric Wall Decorations

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Canvas, Giltwood, Paint

An original mid century abstract painting, oil on canvas, circa 1950
Located in View Park, CA
An original mid century modern abstract color block painting, signed by artist, mid 20th century. Oil on canvas. Colorblocked cubism in tones of licorice, cerulean, ochre, cream, and...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Fabric Wall Decorations

Materials

Canvas, Wood, Paint

Abstract Modern Oil on Canvas Painting, Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful abstract painting, beautiful blend of colors and great technique. The piece is large, and is perfect for modern spaces. The piece is signed. Measurements: 59.50 inc...
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Early 2000s American Organic Modern Fabric Wall Decorations

Materials

Canvas

Bobyrug’s Beautiful French Aubusson Style Jaquar Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Elevate your space with a charming French tapestry featuring a gallant village scene. Woven with precision on Jacquard looms in France, this masterpiece showcases couples by the rive...
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Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Fabric Wall Decorations

Materials

Wool, Cotton

French 18th Century Verdure Tapestry
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
An outstanding French 18th Century verdure tapestry depicting a riparian forest scene. Done in autumnal colors of burnt oranges, golds, browns, reds and greens, this stunning woven t...
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18th Century French Other Antique Fabric Wall Decorations

Materials

Textile

Peder Mønsted, Scene from North Africa, Signed Oil Painting
By Peder Mørk Mønsted
Located in Kastrup, DK
Peder Mønsted, 1859–1941 This atmospheric painting depicts a tranquil North African oasis where Bedouins and camels are gathered beneath towering palm trees. Rendered with Mønsted’s...
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Late 19th Century Danish Romantic Antique Fabric Wall Decorations

Materials

Canvas, Wood

One of a Kind Hand Painted Cloud Art in Wood Frame
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Original hand painted one of a kind art, ready to hang Acrylic on Canvas, in a ebony stained wood frame. Hanging hardware included 36"wide x 48" tall Painting 35"x47" weight approx 1...
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21st Century and Contemporary Fabric Wall Decorations

Materials

Canvas, Wood

Robert Swain Painting, Abstract, Acrylic on Canvas, Pink, Blue, Green, Signed
Located in New York, NY
Robert Swain Painting, Abstract, Acrylic on Canvas, Pink, Blue, Green, Signed. Medium scale optical grid painting in a spectrum of colors by Manhattan artist, Robert Swain. Mr. Swain...
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1970s American Modern Vintage Fabric Wall Decorations

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Antique Painting by Agnes Augusta Talboys of Persian Kittens 19th Century
Located in London, GB
A fine oil on canvas painting by Agnes Augusta Talboys (1863-1940/41) signed lower right and Inscribed ‘Pussies in Conference’ on a label verso, late 19th Century in date. The paint...
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Late 19th Century Antique Fabric Wall Decorations

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Canvas

Mid-Century Modern Style Corrientes Cotton Wall Tapestry
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
This dramatic wall hanging is an impressive statement piece for almost any room.Custom sizes and others colors available by request. Each piece is completely made to order and is ava...
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2010s Argentine Other Fabric Wall Decorations

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Cotton

1107 - Aubusson Tapestry 19th Century Lady with the Unicorn
Located in Paris, FR
1107 - a very beautiful and historic 19th century tapestry woven at the Royal Aubusson factory.
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1950s French Aubusson Vintage Fabric Wall Decorations

Materials

Wool

19th century Aubusson Tapestry Valance - 327x215 - N° 1357
Located in Paris, FR
A deux pas de la Tour Eiffel Nous sommes une entreprise familiale spécialisée dans l'achat, la vente et la location de voitures. expertise de tapisseries, tapis, kilims et textiles a...
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1860s French Aubusson Antique Fabric Wall Decorations

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Wool, Silk

Antique American Hand-Hooked Parrot Tapestry with MCM Folk Art Style
By Evelyn Ackerman, Luis Montiel
Located in Dallas, TX
77273 Antique American hand-hooked parrot tapestry with MCM Folk Art style. Drawing inspiration from Luis Montiel and Evelyn Ackerman, this antique Americ...
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Fabric Wall Decorations

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Wool

Decorative 20th Century Architectural Painting in Gouache — Venetian Palazzo
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An extraordinary architectural wall relief painting depicting the elegant façade of a Venetian palazzo in the Renaissance style. This highly decorative 20th-century piece is hand-pa...
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Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Fabric Wall Decorations

Materials

Canvas

Framed Antique Silk and Metallic Tread Panel , Early 20th Century.
Located in Istanbul, TR
First the fragment has been hand backed on a linen fabric, then stretched over a wooden stretcher and finished with a wooden frame. Early 20thC. Lebanon Ready to go on a wall. Frame...
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Early 20th Century Lebanese Fabric Wall Decorations

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Silk

Homage to Mozart, Jean Picart Le Doux - French Tapestry, Edition artist - N 1467
Located in Paris, FR
Artist: Jean Picart Le Doux Era: 20th century Style: Design 50s-60s Condition: Perfect condition Material: Wool - Hand made Width: 200 cm Height: 150 cm Depth: 0.5 cm Located a ston...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Fabric Wall Decorations

Materials

Wool

Professionally Framed Ottoman Embroidery Fragment, Turkey, L 19th C.
Located in Istanbul, TR
First the fragment has been hand backed on a linen fabric, then stretched over a wooden stretcher and finished with a wooden frame. Late 19th C. Turkey. Ready to go on a wall. Frame...
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Late 19th Century Turkish Islamic Antique Fabric Wall Decorations

Materials

Silk

Antique Italian Religious Banner Mary Our Lady Sorrows Oleograph Wall Tapestry
Located in Forney, TX
A wonderful 19th Century Italian religious textile banner with beautifully colored Our Lady Of Sorrows Mary, Mother of Jesus oleograph, original backing, rod, rope, fringe and tassel...
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19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Fabric Wall Decorations

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Metal

4.8x5.3 Ft One of a Kind Embroidered Silk Wall Hanging.Tablecloth. Bed Cover.
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Introducing our exquisite new suzani hand embroidered wall hanging, a captivating piece that combines ancient craftsmanship with modern artistry. This embroidered cloth is not just a...
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2010s Central Asian Suzani Fabric Wall Decorations

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Cotton, Silk

A 19th Century Applique Felt Work Picture of an Abundant Basket of Strawberries
Located in Wiscasset, ME
An amazing example of an applique felt work picture of strawberries in a shadowbox frame. Dating from the 19th century either American or English. One of the finer examples that I ...
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19th Century American Victorian Antique Fabric Wall Decorations

Materials

Felt

French 1970’s abstract signed Destea
Located in London, GB
A vibrant and striking French 1970’s abstract painting signed Destea and dated 1971. Beautifully framed on linen backed board.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Fabric Wall Decorations

Materials

Canvas, Linen, Paint

Antique Pair of Coastal Scene Maritime Oil Paintings 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful pair of antique gilt framed maritime oil on canvas paintings in the style of William Sadler, dating from the mid 19th Century. Both paintings depict coastal scen...
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Mid-19th Century Antique Fabric Wall Decorations

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Canvas, Giltwood

Ceramic and Fiber Wall Sculpture #839 - White Unglazed Clay, Ombre Cotton Fringe
Located in Proctorsville, VT
Two panel wall sculpture. Hand formed ceramic pieces in unglazed white stoneware with black and white cotton fringe. Hanging wire is included on each panel. Ships with a small comb f...
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2010s American Organic Modern Fabric Wall Decorations

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Ceramic, Cotton

17th Century French Aubusson Verdure Tapestry
Located in New York, NY
A French Aubusson verdure landscape tapestry from the 17th century, featuring a paradisiacal vision of a remote cottage with a beautiful waterfall placed within a lush lakeside setti...
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17th Century French Aubusson Antique Fabric Wall Decorations

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Wool

Vintage Peanuts Felt Banner / Pennant Flying Snoopy "Curse You Red Baron" 1967
Located in Roma, IT
they offer you an irresistible article, or at least it was for us when we found it at one of our customers' house. Dating back to the late 60s, to be precise 1967 as attested by the ...
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Mid-20th Century Space Age Fabric Wall Decorations

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Felt

Chinoiserie Panel Hand Painted Wallpaper on Green Silk, 2 Panels
Located in Wuxi, 32
If you love the look of De Gournay wallpaper but not the price, this is for you. Measures: 30" W x 60" H each on green silk. The colorways in this sections present our latest colorways, which can be applied to any designs and any base ground (silk, tea paper, metallic, fabric and etc.) Price There are 2 panels in the listed photo, price is for 2 panels of 30" wide x 60" high each, background is on silk. We accept custom size and painting colors. Price doesn't include the embroidery. Dear customer, please note: For safe delivery, all the panels roll in a strong tube. Please have the professional installer to install the wallpapers, there is a standard overlap between panels, and a black dot marked on the top and bottom of each panel, please check well before installing. Shipping We do our best to process & ship all orders...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Fabric Wall Decorations

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Silk

Vintage Handmade Turkish Rug Christmas Stocking
Located in Houston, TX
Handmade Vintage from the 1960s Materials: wool, cotton Sustainable, upcycled Turkish rug Christmas stocking made from hand-woven rug fragments. Width: 13 inches Height: 17 inches ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Mid-Century Modern Fabric Wall Decorations

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Wool, Cotton

French Framed Oil Painting Featuring a Mediterranean Harbour Scene
Located in Austin, TX
A fine French oil painting on canvas of a Mediterranean harbour scene, featuring a view of sailboats and a picturesque town in an Impressionist style, signed in bottom right facing c...
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Early 20th Century French Fabric Wall Decorations

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Canvas, Wood, Paint

Religious Oil Painting on Canvas, Holy Family, 18th Century Italian School
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
We are pleased to present this 18th-century Italian school oil on canvas. A splendid religious painting that sensitively depicts the Holy Family. The Holy Family was a very common d...
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18th Century Italian Antique Fabric Wall Decorations

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Canvas

Oil painting "Weiden" Rudolf Quittner ca. 1904
Located in Klosterneuburg, AT
Oil painting, Rudolf Quittner, around 1904, signed ‘Rud. Quittner’, titled, ‘Weiden’ Signed ‘Rud. Quittner’ on the front, no. ‘26’ on the reverse; no. “417”, ‘Quittner’ in pencil on...
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Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Fabric Wall Decorations

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Canvas

18th Century, Old Master European Landscape Painting Italian School
Located in Atlanta, GA
Italian School, 18th century. A masterful example of 18th-century Italian School artistry, this Old Master landscape painting captures the sublime beauty of an idealized European co...
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18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Fabric Wall Decorations

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Canvas, Giltwood, Paint

Oil on Canvas by Italian-Brazilian Painter Maria Polo
By Maria Polo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Oil on Canvas by Maria Polo Signed MARIA POLO and dated 1968 Maria Polo (Venice, Italy, 1937 – Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 1983). Painter, designer, engraver and vitralista. Studied at...
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1960s Brazilian Vintage Fabric Wall Decorations

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Canvas, Paint

Kennedy Bahia Brazilian Modern Wall Tapestry, 1980s
Located in Miami, FL
Woven wall tapestry by Brazilian textile artist Kennedy Bahia circa 1980. Hummingbird, butterflies and flowers. “Known nationally and internatio...
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Late 20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Fabric Wall Decorations

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Textile

French 19th Century Framed Oil on Canvas Still-Life Painting with Pink Bouquet
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French floral still-life oil on canvas painting from the 19th century, set inside a giltwood frame. This French still-life painting features an exquisite bouquet of pink flowers di...
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19th Century French Antique Fabric Wall Decorations

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Canvas, Giltwood, Paint

Reclining Cat Oil on Canvas Signed by Charles Kiffer - Cat Portrait - 1950s
Located in ROUEN, Normandie
Reclining Cat - Oil on Canvas Signed by Charles Kiffer - Cat Portrait - 1950s Charles Kiffer (1902–1992) was a French painter, poster artist, and lithographer trained at the École ...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Fabric Wall Decorations

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Canvas, Wood, Ash, Paint

Antique 17th Century Baroque Italian Silk, Metallic Thread Embroidery Panel
Located in New York, NY
Fine 17th century Baroque period silk and metallic thread embroidery panel. Excellent vibrant colors of bold burgundy, pale cream and beautiful, elegant teal with a border of textur...
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17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Fabric Wall Decorations

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Metallic Thread

19th-Century Antique-Style Panoramic Wall Mural on Canvas
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This panoramic wall mural is inspired by the 19th century, reflecting the trompe-l’œil and large-scale panoramic decorations typical of bourgeois interiors. Printed on antique-effect...
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Fabric Wall Decorations

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Canvas, Paper

Reeds Wallpaper Hand Painted Wallpaper on slub silk
Located in Wuxi, 32
If you love the look of De Gournay wallpaper but not the price, this is for you. The colorways in this sections present our latest colorways, whi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Fabric Wall Decorations

Materials

Silk

French Aubusson Tapestry 19th century - N° 1101
Located in Paris, FR
*DELIVERY IS FREE TO YOUR DOOR* We carefully package your order. Our delivery team are a professional group who use the proper upholstery methods to avoid disappointment. Your purcha...
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1850s French Aubusson Antique Fabric Wall Decorations

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Wool

Bobyrug’s Nice Distressed Large Antique Aubusson Flat Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful palace size antique french Aubusson flat rug with beautiful floral design and nice natural colors, entirely hand knotted with wool. ✨✨✨ "Experience the epitome of luxury a...
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Late 19th Century French Aubusson Antique Fabric Wall Decorations

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Wool

Star Wars 1977 UK Quad Style C Oscars Film Poster, Tom Chantrell
Located in Bath, Somerset
The fabulous Star Wars Style C Quad Oscars film poster with the iconic artwork by Tom Chantrell. Chantrell was tasked with enhancing the star appeal and the merchandising opportuniti...
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20th Century British Fabric Wall Decorations

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Linen, Paper

17th Century Oil on Canvas Flemish Religious Painting Saint Jerome in his Study
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Flemish painting from the first half of the 17th century. Oil on canvas artwork depicting a religious subject of great charm, Saint Jerome in his study. He lived between the fourth a...
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1630s Dutch Antique Fabric Wall Decorations

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Canvas

Antique French Woven Silk Neyret Frerer Stevengraph - THE PALM SUNDAY .
By Elisabeth Sonrel
Located in Den Haag, NL
Woven on the Jacquard ribbon looms of the renowned Neyret brothers Rothers weavers House in st Etienne France . This antique woven Stevengraph is based on the painting 'LES RAMEAUX' (The palm Sunday) by French artist , Elisabeth Sonrel...
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1910s French Art Deco Vintage Fabric Wall Decorations

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Silk

French 1970’s constructivist style painting featuring stylised bird.
Located in London, GB
French 1970’s constructivist style oil on canvas painting with stylised bird. Framed and underglaze.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Fabric Wall Decorations

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Canvas, Giltwood, Paint

Antique Sampler, 1834, By Mary Thornhill
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
William IV Sampler, 1834, By Mary Thornhill. The sampler is worked in silk threads on a linen ground. Meandering strawberry border. Colours green, gold, silver, pink, brown and blue....
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1830s Antique Fabric Wall Decorations

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Silk

Heinrich Dohm, Christmas Eve Interior Scene, Oil on Canvas, 1901
Located in Kastrup, DK
Heinrich August Emil Dohm, 1875–1940 Interior scene depicting five figures gathered around a set dinner table on Christmas Eve. A woman plays the piano in front of a lit Christmas tree. Executed in oil on canvas and presented in a gilded wooden frame. Sight size: 79 x 63 cm. Signed H. Dohm. Denmark 1901. Measurements Frame: 89 x 73 x 3,5 Sight: 79 x 63 cm About the artist: Heinrich Dohm...
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Early 20th Century Danish Romantic Fabric Wall Decorations

Materials

Canvas

18th/19th Century Dutch Painting in Oil on Canvas after Johannes Vermeer
By (attributed to) Johannes Verelst
Located in Vero Beach, FL
18th/19th Century Dutch Painting in Oil on Canvas after Johannes Vermeer Antique painting after the famous motif, “Young Women with a Water Pitcher” by Johannes Vermeer (1632-1675)...
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Late 18th Century Unknown Renaissance Antique Fabric Wall Decorations

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Canvas, Wood

16th Century Brussels Tapestry 5981y
Located in Los Angeles, US
16th Century Brussels Tapestry Great condition beautiful color and design
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16th Century Belgian Antique Fabric Wall Decorations

Materials

Wool

16th Century Brussels Tapestry 5981y
16th Century Brussels Tapestry 5981y
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Double Sided Christmas Stockings Made from Vintage Uzbek Lakai Embroidery
Located in Istanbul, TR
These Christmas Stockings were made from mid 20th C, or so Uzbek Lakai embroidery fragments. Please note these were made from vintage embroidery fragments.
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Mid-20th Century Uzbek Suzani Fabric Wall Decorations

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Silk

Air France Paris 1957 Travel Airline Advertising Poster, JACQUES NATHAN-GARAMOND
Located in Bath, Somerset
Original 1957 Air France Paris travel poster designed by Jacques Nathan-Garamond. Superb poster which sumptuous colours and in fantastic condition. Jacques Nathan-Garamond (1910-200...
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20th Century French Fabric Wall Decorations

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Linen, Paper

3.3x4.6 Ft Needlework Wall Art. Embroidered Silk Wall Hanging. Modern Tablecloth
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Introducing our exquisite new suzani hand embroidered wall hanging, a captivating piece that combines ancient craftsmanship with modern artistry. This embroidered cloth is not just a...
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2010s Central Asian Suzani Fabric Wall Decorations

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Cotton, Silk

17th Century Brussels Tapestry 9 X 4 00"
Located in Los Angeles, US
A wall hanging tapestry, simply put, is a textile specifically designed and woven to portray an artistic scene with the intent of hanging it on a wall. Antique tapestries, those that...
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17th Century Unknown Other Antique Fabric Wall Decorations

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Wool, Cotton

Impressive Large Seascape by English Artist Guy Gladwell
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Incredibly beautiful large seascape titled “A Time of Peace”, by listed English artist Guy Gladwell, 1931-2014. The oil on canvas captures a magical time of day where the sea is cal...
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20th Century English Fabric Wall Decorations

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Canvas, Wood

Vintage Handmade Turkish Rug Christmas Stocking
Located in Houston, TX
Handmade Vintage from the 1960s Materials: wool, cotton Sustainable, upcycled Turkish rug Christmas stocking made from hand-woven rug fragments. Width: 13 inches Height: 17 inches ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Mid-Century Modern Fabric Wall Decorations

Materials

Wool, Cotton

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