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ghopper1924

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Tree of Life Tapestry
« on: September 17, 2015, 12:59:23 pm »
The Tree of Life

Sorry about the sideways photo. The bottom of the tapestry is on the left.

An embroidered tapestry. About 8 feet tall by 4 feet wide.

Possibly early 20th century, from France.


Do any of you have ideas on value? A more exact date?
« Last Edit: September 17, 2015, 01:01:29 pm by ghopper1924 »
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Re: Tree of Life Tapestry
« Reply #1 on: September 18, 2015, 10:24:05 am »
https://www.google.com/?gws_rd=ssl#q=4%27X8%27++tree+of+life+tapestry&tbm=vid

Similar to the last one pictured here !!  These were made in many variations !!  Have to check on going prices !! 

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Re: Tree of Life Tapestry
« Reply #2 on: September 27, 2015, 04:27:07 am »
As a follow-up we had this appraised yesterday by a professional. The verdict was that this was made ca. 1870 in France. FYI the value was placed at $1500.
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« Reply #3 on: September 28, 2015, 09:37:32 am »
Forgot about this one !!  Sorry Ghopper !! The ones I looked at were mostly early 1900`s and were running from $1K to $1200. so its in the ballpark !!  Good buy if you paid less than that !!

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Re: Tree of Life Tapestry
« Reply #4 on: September 28, 2015, 10:51:29 am »
Thanks Mart.

It's been in MsGhopper's family (now the Ghopper1924 family) for over 100 years, so you couldn't beat the price!  :))
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« Reply #5 on: September 28, 2015, 12:30:19 pm »
Totally agree !!  Nice family heirloom !!