PAIR Antique 17th Century French or Flemish Tapestry Fragment Panels Ready to Make Throw Pillows
Splendid pair of panels dating to 17th century, early woven tapestry salvages from border panels of a huge wall tapestry. I'm uncertain if Aubusson or French, or Flemish tapestry. These are restored, ready to make up into spectacular decorator throw pillows. As you can see, each of these 2 squares consist of joined longer panels which as noted, are salvaged border strips. Each one has a dove, and they perfectly compliment each other. Nicely jointed in center, further framed in with a yellow antique to vintage woven trim. You need only decide which color heavy silk or velvet to back them with, and how lush you wish to go with your fringe, passementerie, or corner tassels. All of the top decorator magazines are showing pillows and wall hangings of these tapestries, Aubusson, Gobelin, Flemish, etc., even in the most modern interiors. I have collected the finest panels for 30+ years, always sure I'd have time to make them all up into fabulous pillows, and find I am short of time, so here y