TAPESTRY WALL-HANGINGS - NORMAN & MEDIEVAL
The Norman invasion of England in the year 1066 was led by William, Duke of Normandy, who claimed that he was the rightful King of England, even though Harold, Earl of Wessex, had already been crowned following the death of King Edward. King Harold led the English Saxons to oppose the Normal invasion, but was defeated at the historic Battle of Hastings. The Bayeux Tapestry was produced subsequently to commorate the Battle and the events which led up to it.
Tapestries have been produced in Europe for at least eight centuries. In the Middle Ages tapestry-weaving became an increasingly important industry, with thousands of weavers being engaged in this work, tapestries then being used as much for practical purposes as for decoration. The main centres were Paris, then later Arras, Brussels and Flanders. Designs were usually commissioned by royalty or nobility, and depicted important events or activities.
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CONCERT CHAMPETRE (silk screened tapestry) From a 16th century tapestry originally woven in Brussels. The relative disproportion of the subject matter contributes to the tranquility of this rural scene. 148 x 190 cm £1495 |
 DEPART POUR LA CHASSE (silk screened tapestry) Originally woven in the Loire Valley in the 16th century, now at the the Cluny Museum in Paris. 145 x 158 cm £825. Also available as a loom-woven tapestry : 91 x 120 cm £595; 130 x 173 cm £1050 |
 LES CERFS AILES (silk screened tapestry) Originally woven in the mid-15th Century, this tapestry is now at the Museum of Antiquities in Rouen, France. 119 x 132 cm £525; 145 x 194 cm £850. Also available as hand-woven tapestry 168 x 228 cm £2750 |
.jpg) UNICORN AT THE FOUNTAIN (silk screened tapestry) Detail from 'The Hunt of the Unicorn' series, early 16th century, Metropolitan Museum, New York. 88 x 68 cm £189 |
.jpg) GATHERING FOR THE HUNT (silk screened tapestry) Detail from 'The Hunt of the Unicorn' series, early 16th century, Metropolitan Museum, New York. 88 x 68 cm £189 |
.jpg) THE CASTLE (silk screened tapestry) Detail from 'The Hunt of the Unicorn' series, early 16th century, Metropolitan Museum, New York. 88 x 68 cm £189 |
 BAYEUX - EMBARKATION William's forces prepare to cross the Channel for the invasion of England in 1066. 45 x 105 cm £125; 72 x 160 £299 (price does not include hanging rod) |
 BAYEUX - HAROLD RIDES TO BOSHAM Harold sets out to ride to Bosham, in Sussex, at the start of his mission to visit William, Duke of Normandy, in the year 1064. 72 x 160 £299 |
 BAYEUX - PEVENSEY The Norman fleet arrives at Pevensey, Sussex. 46 x 87 cm £95 |
 BAYEUX - KING HAROLD Two scenes depicting Harold's visit to William of Normandy in 1064. 63 x 47 cm £69; 102 x 72 cm £176; 125 x 96 cm £280 |
 BAYEUX - THE ARMADA This section depicts the Norman Fleet crossing the English Channel and landing near Hastings, Sussex. £70 x 188 cm £425 |
 BAYEUX - BATTLE OF HASTINGS This tapestry represents the historic Battle of Hastings in 1066, when William the Conqueror, Duke of Normandy, defeated Harold and the English Saxons. Here the Norman cavalry clashes with the English infantry in bitter conflict. 70 x 165 cm £395 |
 LA PROMENADE This tapestry illustrates an expedition from the Middle Ages and represents the month of May. Here a Duke is riding his horse accompanied by a richly-dressed lady. £91 x 142 cm £625; £130 x 188 cm £1025 |
 BAYEUX - HAROLD SAILS FROM SUSSEX Harold and his men hold a banquet at Bosham, Sussex, before embarking to cross the Channel to visit William, Duke of Normandy 58 x 134 cm £160; 83 x 202 £340 |
 BAYEUX - WILLIAM SAILS FOR ENGLAND Having heard that Harold has been crowned King of England, William prepares his forces to raise a challenge to the throne. 58 x 123 cm £145; 83 x 187 cm £315 |
 LA CHASSE AU FAUCON (hand-woven tapestry) A 16th century falcon hunt, depicting aristocratic life in the countryside around a castle. 203 x 188 cm £2395 |
 MEDIEVAL MUSIC Musicians from the King's Court playing on the banks of the Loire River, 16th Century 71 x 89 cm £185 |
 ARITHMETIC LESSON Originally woven in the 17th century, now at the Cluny Museum, Paris. 61 x 79 cm £118; 84 x 110 cm £230 |
