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This elegant Vintage Greek Gobelin Pastoral Woven Tapestry Wall Art is a beautifully decorative example of European-inspired textile artistry. Presented in a gilt-tone frame, the piece showcases a finely woven countryside scene filled with pastoral charm, romantic landscape detail, and traditional decorative appeal.
The long rectangular tapestry depicts a peaceful rural setting with women, a child, sheep, a cow, a shepherd figure, trees, flowers, cottages, water, and a watermill. The composition is inspired by classical French and European pastoral tapestry designs, with figures dressed in period-style clothing and surrounded by an idealized countryside landscape. The warm muted palette of gold, beige, green, brown, cream, soft rose, and blue-gray gives the piece an attractive aged appearance suitable for traditional, French country, cottage, or European-style interiors.
The textile is executed in a gobelin-style woven technique, creating depth and texture throughout the scene. The gilt frame enhances the decorative presentation and gives the piece a refined wall-ready appearance. The reverse retains a Greek stamp or workshop mark, indicating Greek framing or production, along with a hanging cord for display.
This decorative wall tapestry is well suited for display above a console table, sofa, hallway, bedroom, library, dining room, or curated antique and vintage interior. Its long horizontal format makes it especially useful as an accent piece in narrow wall spaces or over furniture.
A charming vintage European-style decorative tapestry with strong pastoral subject matter, attractive color, and classic country house appeal.
Circa Date
Late 20th Century (circa 1970–1990)
Width: 30 in (76.2 cm)
Height: 10.5 in (26.7 cm)
Depth: 1.5 in (3.8 cm)
Material
Gobelin-Style Woven Textile
Wood Frame
Gilt-Tone Decorative Finish
Backing Board
Hanging Cord
Packing
This vintage framed gobelin tapestry will be professionally packed using protective packing methods. The frame corners, textile surface, and back structure will be carefully wrapped and cushioned to help prevent movement or impact during transit. Multiple layers of protective material and reinforced packaging will be used to ensure safe transportation.
Pick-Up Location:
Flemington, New Jersey
Shipping Information:
We ship larger pieces with specialized transport couriers and smaller pieces with FedEx or USPS. We take great care in ensuring that all items are professionally packaged for safe transport. Deliveries typically take between 7 days and 3 weeks depending on destination, season, and carrier schedules.
Please contact us with any detailed questions, requests for additional photographs, measurements, or condition information. We are always happy to assist.
Please contact us with any detailed questions, requests for additional photographs, measurements, or condition information. We are always happy to assist.
Condition Report
Good vintage condition with age-appropriate wear. The woven tapestry surface presents well overall with minor fading, light discoloration, and gentle textile wear consistent with age, display, and handling. The gilt-tone frame shows expected rubbing, scuffs, scratches, small nicks, and finish wear. The reverse backing paper is torn and partially missing, exposing the backing board and frame structure. Hanging cord is present. No major front-facing tears or large losses are visible in the photographed tapestry surface. Please review all photos carefully, as they are part of the condition description.
Maker\'s Note
This piece is a decorative Greek gobelin-style woven tapestry inspired by traditional European pastoral wall hangings. Gobelin-style tapestries became popular decorative wall art for European and Mediterranean interiors throughout the 20th century, often reproducing romantic countryside, Rococo, and classical landscape subjects in woven textile form.