{"product_id":"antique-tapestry-border-fragments-with-acanthus-motifs-seamed-1","title":"Antique Tapestry Border Fragments with Acanthus Motifs (Seamed)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eAdditional Description:\u003cbr\u003eA pair of antique tapestry border fragments, now sewn together vertically, forming a wider decorative panel. The borders feature repeated stylized acanthus leaves, woven in earthy browns, muted golds, soft blues, celadon green, and ochre against a dark ground. The weave structure is consistent with tapestry (weft-faced), not brocade or damask, with wool predominating.\u003cbr\u003eThe visible central seam indicates these were originally two separate border lengths, likely trimmed from a larger wall tapestry, upholstery panel, or architectural textile and later joined—possibly for reuse, display, or stabilization. Edge irregularities, directional wear, and pattern truncation all support their origin as border elements rather than a central field design.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEra:\u003cbr\u003e18th century (late Baroque to early Neoclassical taste)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHistory:\u003cbr\u003eTapestry borders were woven separately or as integral margins to frame larger narrative or ornamental tapestry panels. In the 18th century, such borders commonly featured repeating vegetal scrolls, crowns, urns, or cartouches to visually “contain” the central scene. As interiors evolved and large tapestries were cut down or repurposed in the 19th century, borders were often salvaged, reused, or stitched together to create new decorative textiles. Surviving border fragments like these are valued today for their graphic rhythm, age, and suitability for framing or shadow-box presentation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProvenance:\u003cbr\u003eContinental Europe (likely French or Flemish)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaterials:\u003cbr\u003ePrimarily wool tapestry weave; later thread used for seaming\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDimensions:\u003cbr\u003e15.25\"h x 19.25\"w \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDisclaimers:\u003cbr\u003eFragmentary textile; visible central seam joining two borders; wear consistent with age including thinning, small losses, fraying edges, and scattered repairs; color softening and uneven surface texture; no workshop attribution; recommended for decorative display or framing rather than functional textile use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"For the Louvre of Antiques LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48546261729535,"sku":null,"price":325.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0725\/8780\/4927\/files\/76a624c3-9a79-48dc-8c19-96a2e443f034.png?v=1779115355","url":"https:\/\/forthelouvreofantiques.com\/es\/products\/antique-tapestry-border-fragments-with-acanthus-motifs-seamed-1","provider":"For the Louvre of Antiques LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}