Brussels - Tapestries

"Pensé Blomlapp" (Pansy flower patch) created by Märta Måås-Fjetterström, is a beautifully handwoven flatweave tapestry from Sweden. Handmade in wool, it has dimensions of H23.5 x W2...

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. ...

"Clog," created by Märta Måås-Fjetterström, is a beautifully handwoven flatweave tapestry from Sweden. Handmade in wool using a wool warp, it has framed dimensions of H38 x W40.5 x D...

Very beautiful tapestry describing a verdure from the end of the 17th century/beginning of the 18th century from the Flanders Elegant tapestry representing a deer and a doe in the f...

"Grodbla" (frog) created by Märta Måås-Fjetterström, is a beautifully handwoven flatweave tapestry from Sweden. Handmade in linen, it has a framed dimensions of H42 x W45.5 x D3 cm a...

Large rug or tapestry by Juan Miro " L'or de l'azur" edited by Atelier Jules Pansu. Framed in a black wood box. Labelled. France around 1990.

"Täppan," created by Märta Måås-Fjetterström, is a beautifully handwoven flatweave tapestry from Sweden. Made with expert craftsmanship in wool, it measures roughly 24 x 24 cm and be...

Vintage Swedish hand knotted on linen warp, designed by Marta Maas-Fjetterström (1873-1941). Made in the 1930's. Signed MMF which is proof Marta made this rug during her lifetime. L...

This wall tapestry is crafted in burlap and features a series of overlays, adding depth and texture to the piece. Signed "MHT" on the lower left. Please do not hesitate to contact...

Mid-Century Modern Abstract Signed Tapestry, 1970s.

Spectacular 18th century Indo-Portuguese embroidery gold thread work on burgundy silk velvet decorated with elephants, birds and floral motifs, e...

superb and rare wool and silk tapestry from the beginning of the 18th century after a painting by Teniers Very beautiful tapestry representing a village scene with dancers, pipe smo...

The Martyrdom of Santa Barbara Wool and silk tapestry Bruges, 1530-50 270 x 198 cm Expertise by Professor Guy Delmarcel This Flemish tapestry is a remarkable example of 16th-century craftsmanship, distinguished by its exceptionally well-preserved color palette. The medaillon-shaped center stands out against a background of dark blue roses and acanthus leaves. It depicts the martyrdom of Saint Barbara, identified by the tower where she was imprisoned. According to legend, her father, Dioscorus, is about to behead her with a scimitar, while an angel descends from the heavens to strike him with lightning. At the bottom, beneath Saint Barbara, two fantastical creatures. On the left is a griffon depicted with the body of a lion and the head and wings of an eagle. On the right is a creature with the body of a leopard, the head of an elephant adorned in a fancy blue cloak. Both animals face each other standing either side of a green hill top in the middle of the tapestry. The lavish scene of the tapestry is framed by a border which is embellished with foliage, flowers and fantastical elephant heads in blue and white on a red background. The corners and center of the edges display goldsmith-objects. The vibrant brick-red colour and striking bluish-green leaves create a stunning visual impact, showcasing the outstanding state of conservation. Professor Guy Delmarcel connects this tapestry to a series of textiles produced in Bruges after 1530, characterized by their fantastical nature scenes populated with imaginative creatures. Most feature similar roses and acanthus-leaves as well as other vegetation, with wild animals appearing ready to attack. Two almost identical pieces preserved at the Art Institute of Chicago (Bruges, 336 x 599 cm) and the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam ("Tournai," 285 x 490 cm) serve as prime examples. The entire surface is filled with greenery, along with birds and fantastic animals. This tapestry exemplifies the rich decorative style of the time, merging naturalistic and poetic elements with exotic animals that spark the imagination. Other works of this type follow the theme of the "Closed Garden." In the lower register, fantastical creatures occasionally appear, as seen in the exquisite Bruges Tapestry displayed at the Museum of Decorative Arts in Paris, and in the example from the Burrell Collection in Glasgow. The Parisian tapestry from Bruges features a mythical animal in the lower register, dressed in blue fabric, which closely resembles the animal in our tapestry. If Enghien or other centers produced similar pieces, several elements suggest a stronger connection to Bruges for two formal reasons: The overall colour-palette of our tapestry fabric characterized by pronounced brick-red colours and bluish-green leaves, aligns more closely with Bruges than with Tournai or Enghien. The intricate border design with the warm brick-red background, adorned with floral motifs, goldsmith-inspired elements such as incense burners and small bells, can be traced back to Bruges around 1530. This style, often associated with heraldic imagery, underscores the tapestry's connection to the city's rich artistic heritage. A comparable example is the tapestry featuring the Arms of Paolo Giovio, now part of the Prince of Liechtenstein's collection in Vaduz. This piece, set against a brick-red background, depicts arms and armors, cornucopias, boys riding grotesque dolphins, as well as various flowers and leaves. All available literature dates this group of tapestries to the second quarter of the sixteenth century. A key formal element further supports this dating: the executioner, depicted preparing to behead Barbara, wields a Turkish scimitar, a reference to the frequent Ottoman incursions into Central Europe beginning with the 1529 siege of Vienna...

"Pensé Blomlapp" (Pansy flower patch) created by Märta Måås-Fjetterström, is a beautifully handwoven flatweave tapestry from Sweden. Handwoven in wool, it has dimensions of H25.5 x W...

Decorative Spanish wall tapestry in wool from the 70s. Please do not hesitate to contact us for any additional information. We would be delighted ...

Very beautiful 19th century Italian altar back in red silk velvet, probably Venetian Very elegant altar back adorned with metal-gold braid and metal...

Framed Kuba Weaving, Democratic Republic of Congo, 1950s

Wool Tapestry from Egypt 
Late Antique Period; 5th–7th Century C.E.
 This band fragment features geometric decorations in red and black. Textiles like this are believed to have been...

Decorative Spanish wall tapestry in wool from the 70s. Please do not hesitate to contact us for any additional information. We would be delighted ...

Superb and unique large embroidery from the end of the 19th century representing numerous characters, animals and two trees. Superb quality work on a black background which really b...

Fine Flemish tapestry from Brugge from the 17th century This fine tapestry depicting a mythological scene of a woman spied by two old men. Very inte...

Brussels Tapestry After Teniers from the beginning of the 18th century Very beautiful tapestry describing a village scene at the end of the 17th ce...

Lovely large embroidery from the end of the 19th century representing 8 Thai dancers. We can find on both sides the portrait of the dancers. Below 8 elephant medallions and above 8 b...

Framed Kuba Weaving, Democratic Republic of Congo, 1950s

Tapestry by Georges Vaxelaire, Belgium, 1970s.

Decorative Spanish wall tapestry in wool from the 70s. Signed P. Ruiz Please do not hesitate to contact us for any additional information. We woul...

Mid-century tapestry "the offering of the heart" - Belgium, 1940s.