A Mon Seul Desir
Belgian. One of a complete set of the celebrated Lady with the Unicorn series. All reproduce the originals as they are today ? welcome to all who have seen the magnificent exhibit at the Cluny Museum, Paris. This is achieved through laborious silk-screening. Lined, with a rod pocket for easy hanging.
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PP-ME109
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A Mon Seul Desir
?The Lady with the Unicorn? series. These splendid six tapestries are displayed at the Cluny Museum in Paris. They were woven in about 1510, featuring the arms of Jean le Viste, with each representing one of the senses except for the final ?A Mon Seul Desir?. These twelve foot high masterpieces were lost until 1844 when the novelist George Sand discovered them in Boussac suffering from damage from rats and damp walls. The museum purchased them in 1883 and restored them. They are now considered amongst the national treasures of France. French. 80% cotton. Lined, with a rod pocket for easy hanging. Matching cushion cover available.
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PP-ME115A
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A Mon Seul Desir
One of the famous six tapestries in `The Lady with the Unicorn` series. Woven in about 1511 they feature the arms of Jean le Viste. Each represents one of the senses except for this final scene `A Mon Seul Desir`. These 12`high masterpieces were lost until 1844 when the novelist Georges Sands discovered them in Boussac suffering from damage from rats and damp walls. The Cluny Museum in Paris bought them in 1853 later restoring them. They are now amongst the national treasures of France displayed in their own circular room at the museum. Woven in Belgium. 70% cotton. Lined, with a rod pocket for easy hanging.
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PP-ME118
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A Mon Seul Desir
One of the famous six tapestries in the ?The Lady with the Unicorn? series. Woven in about 1511 they feature the arms of Jean le Viste. Each represents one of the senses except for the final ?A Mon Seul Desir?. These 12? high masterpieces were lost until 1844 when the novelist Georges Sands discovered them in Boussac suffering from damage from rats and damp walls. The Cluny Museum in Paris purchased them in 1853, later restoring them. They are now amongst the national treasures of France displayed in their own circular room at the museum. Woven in Belgium. 70% cotton. Lined, with a rod pocket for easy hanging.
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PP-ME120
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A Mon Seul Desir
One of the famous six tapestries in the ?The Lady with the Unicorn? series. Woven in about 1511 they feature the arms of Jean le Viste. Each represents one of the senses except for the final ?A Mon Seul Desir?. These 12? high masterpieces were lost until 1844 when the novelist Georges Sands discovered them in Boussac suffering from damage from rats and damp walls. The Cluny Museum in Paris purchased them in 1853, later restoring them. They are now amongst the national treasures of France displayed in their own circular room at the museum. Woven in France in fine weave. 50% wool, 40% cotton. Lined, with a rod pocket for easy hanging.
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PP-ME122
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A Mon Seul Desir
One of the famous six tapestries in the ?The Lady with the Unicorn? series. Woven in about 1511 they feature the arms of Jean le Viste. Each represents one of the senses except for the final ?A Mon Seul Desir?. These 12? high masterpieces were lost until 1844 when the novelist Georges Sands discovered them in Boussac suffering from damage from rats and damp walls. The Cluny Museum in Paris purchased them in 1853, later restoring them. They are now amongst the national treasures of France displayed in their own circular room at the museum. Finely woven with over 150 threads per inch in Belgium. 100% cotton. (Height includes loops which are included in the price.)
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PP-ME127
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A Mon Seul Desir*
One of the famous six tapestries in the ?The Lady with the Unicorn? series. Woven in about 1511 they feature the arms of Jean le Viste. Each represents one of the senses except for the final ?A Mon Seul Desir?. These 12? high masterpieces were lost until 1844 when the novelist Georges Sands discovered them in Boussac suffering from damage from rats and damp walls. The Cluny Museum in Paris purchased them in 1853, later restoring them. They are now amongst the national treasures of France displayed in their own circular room at the museum. Woven in France. 80% cotton. Lined, with a rod pocket for easy hanging. Matching cushion cover available.
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PP-ME115
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Apocalyse Tapestry - The New Jerusalem
French. Part of the remaining 353? of the famous late 14th century tapestry panels woven by Nicolas Bataille. Chateau of Angers. Dark blue background. 95% cotton.
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PP-ME016
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Arms of Angouleme
Belgian. Chenille. Unlined, with finished edges and a rod pocket. Versatile: also use as a tablecloth, throw or low-traffic area rug. Cotton, polyester, viscose blend.
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PP-ME201
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August : Nobles Riding
Belgian. From the famous miniature illuminated manuscripts `Les Tres Riches Heures du Duc de Berry` (1413-16). 49 x 36 inches (90% wool), 66 x 52 inches (70% wool).
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PP-ME197
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Bayeux Tapestry - William Embarks
A detail from the celebrated 224 foot long embroidered history; late 11th century. Here we see William Duke of Normandy embarking from France in September 1066 prior to his conquest of Anglo-Saxon England. Woven in France. 80% cotton. Lined, with a rod pocket for easy hanging. Matching cushion covers available.
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PP-ME005
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Bayeux Tapestry: Duke William
William, Duke of Normandy, and his troops; from the Bayeux Tapestry embroidery depicting the events surrounding the Battle of Hastings in 1066. (Smaller size only shows the left group of horses.) Woven in Belgium. 70% cotton. Lined, with a rod pocket for easy hanging.
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PP-ME014
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Bayeux Tapestry: King Harold
Harold, the Saxon king, leaves for Normandy in 1064 to meet William, Duke of Normandy. An early scene in the narrative. Woven in France. 80% cotton. Lined, with a rod pocket for easy hanging. Matching cushion covers available.
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PP-ME010
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Bayeux Tapestry: The Battle
A central portion of the 11th century Bayeux Tapestry showing the victorious Normans in battle with the Saxons. The original embroidery of over 220` long is on display in Bayeux, France. Woven in Belgium. 100% cotton. Lined, with a rod pocket for easy hanging.
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PP-ME012
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Bayeux Tapestry: William (left)
William`s cavalry embark for England prior to the Norman invasion. Woven in France. 80% cotton. Lined, with a rod pocket for easy hanging. Matching cushion cover available.
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PP-ME007
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Bayeux Tapestry: William (right)
A norman ship embarks for Saxon England as part of the invasion of 1066. Woven in France. 80% cotton. Lined, with a rod pocket for easy hanging. Matching cushion cover available.
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PP-ME008
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Before the Tournament
French. A highly stylized design by Jean-Paul Laurens (1838-1921). First woven at the Manufacture Royale des Gobelins for the Public Records Office. An exceptional weave of 95% cotton in a delicate relief stitch. Lined, with a rod pocket for easy hanging.
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PP-ME167
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Before the Tournament, left
French. The left side of a stylized design by Jean-Paul Laurens (1838-1921). First woven at the Manufacture Royale des Gobelins, Paris for the Public Records Office. An exceptional weave of 95% cotton.
Product ID:
PP-ME168
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Before the Tournament, right
French. The right side of a stylized design by Jean-Paul Laurens (1838-1921). First woven at the Manufacture Royale des Gobelins, Paris for the Public Records Office. An exceptional weave of 95% cotton.
Product ID:
PP-ME169
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Captive Unicorn
French. Early 1500?s. The unicorn (representing purity) is attached by a golden chain to a pomegranate tree (fertility). The A and reversed E might refer to Anne of Brittany (see ME040). A thick weave of 45% wool, 35% cotton. Dark blue background.
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PP-ME044
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