TAPESTRY WALL-HANGINGS - WILLIAM MORRIS (19th Century English)
The traditional technique of tapestry-weaving in England was revived in the last quarter of the 19th century, after having declined some long while earlier. This revival of the decorative arts style in England was influenced in part by medieval tapestry designs, including the 'mille-fleurs' (thousand flowers) motif so popular in the 15th century, and also the 'aristolochia leaves' of the later period. Many designs were produced by the firm of Morris & Co. at Merton Abbey, Surrey, between 1881 and 1900.
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 BIRDS AND ACANTHUS From an original artwork, dating from the late 1870's intended for tapestry weaving. Although this design was influenced by Medieval tapestries, there is a hint of Art Nouveau in the swirling curves of the foliage 120 x 93 cm £485; 175 x 132 cm £795; 240 x 180 cm £1130
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 FLORA Originally woven c. 1885 by Morris and Co. An allegorical tapestry in which Flora represents the Summer season. 110 x 71 cm £295; 142 x 91 cm £495; 198 x 130 cm £925 |
 THE WOODPECKER 102 X 49 cm £125; 151 x 74 cm £300 |
 FOX AND PHEASANTS The revival of decorative arts in England at the end of the 19th century became known as the 'Arts and Crafts Movement'. This tapestry was woven in 1887. 70 x 178 cm £375 |
 POMONA An allegorical tapestry depicting Autumn. 82 x 49 cm £85; 120 x 74 cm £195 |
 THE ORCHARD From a tapestry depicting the Seasons. 82 x 49 cm £85; 120 x 74 cm £195 |
 THE ORANGE TREE 83 x 86 cm £189 |
 THE MINSTREL Originally woven c. 1890. 61 x 78 cm £115; 82 x 105 cm £225 |
 THE FOREST Woven by Morris and Co. in 1887 for the London residence of a wealthy patron. 49 x 84 cm £92; 74 x 117 cm £215 |
 THE PEACOCK Woven at Merton Abbey in 1887. 76 x 49 cm £79; 110 x 73 cm £170 |
 VINE AND ACANTHUS Originally designed and woven in 1879 at Kelmscott Manor in Oxfordshire. This tapestry is one of the first and finest designs of this style and period. 72 x 95 cm £185; 110 x 145 cm £460; 147 x 205 cm £750 |
 ACANTHUS This tapestry is an inspiration from an original woven c. 1880 72 x 48 cm £95; 120 x 71 cm £245; 160 x 95 cm £440 |
.jpg) THE WOODPECKER (without scroll) From a design woven in 1885 by Morris and Co, weavers at Merton Abbey 117 x 74 cm £250 |
 THE GARDEN From an original design produced by Morris and Co at Merton Abbey in Surrey around 1910. The revival of tapestry weaving in England was greatly influenced by medieval tapestries and often featured 'mille-fleurs' style. 118 x 70 cm £300; 135 x 92 cm £495; 184 x 130 cm £975 |