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18th Century Lille Tapestry In Wool And Silk After Teniers

Offered by: Alain Michel Antiques

Description
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 smokers and musicians and in the background castles and French gardens

The tapestry is signed G WernierRDL and has the Lille (city) stamp
The tapestry is lined and in superb condition and can be directly hung in an interior It has kept very beautiful colors with a very red and blue

Guillaume Werniers who had settled in Lille died in 1738. He married the daughter of Jean de Melter, another weaver from Brussels. Guillaume Werniers took over the management of the workshop in 1700

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Alain Michel Antiques, based in Brussels, offers an extensive collection of 16th to 19th-century antiques from France, England, Spain, and Italy, showcased in a spacious 2,500m² showroom. With over 50 years of expertise, they provide meticulously restored pieces for collectors, designers, and dealers across Europe and the USA. Phone: +32 2 537 82 04 | Email: michel-alain@skynet.be