Category
Vintage Textiles and Clothing
Medium
It is hand woven?
Date Period
1920 Revival
Size and dimensions of this item
89 inches by 74 inches
Long Description
I bought this 20 years ago for $350 and wanted to know how much it is worth? It is in excellent Condition
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Price Paid (If known)
$350
For Sale?
No
Re: Egyptian Revival Tapestry
Anyone know about this item?
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Re: Egyptian Revival Tapestry
Egyptian Revival Tapestry? its not that easy to answer. Just by what you posted, is to little to work with, I can give you a lot of prices.. But what is needed from you,, What is it made of? Silk or Cotton? Is there a name on it, and Tag?,,Close up of any damage, the edges,Who did you buy it from?, It is hand woven?  (How do you know this?)  Â
At this point I can tell you it is worth what you paid..not much more..
Re: Egyptian Revival Tapestry
It is silk. No tags on it. There is no damage. I bought it from an Antique Dealer in Olympia Washington. Not sure if it's hand woven, how can I tell?
Re: Egyptian Revival Tapestry
It does have lead weights on the bottom
Re: Egyptian Revival Tapestry
The Egyptian Revival, like the Gothic and Classical Revival styles, was popular in American decorative arts throughout the nineteenth century, continuing into the 1920s. The major motifs of Egyptian art, such as obelisks, hieroglyphs, the sphinx, and pyramids, were used in various artistic media, including architecture, furniture  , ceramics, and silver. Egyptian motifs provided an exotic alternative to the more traditional styles of the day. Over the course of the nineteenth century, American tastes evolved from a highly ornamented aesthetic to a simpler, sparer sense of decoration; the vocabulary of ancient Egyptian art would be interpreted and adapted in different ways depending on the standards and motivations of the time.Â
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I see Tons of this, and people ask crazy prices. I don't see where they sell very well at the high price..
We do know its not Antique, because of the lead weights.
Its still worth what or more then you payed for it..Hard to put an exact price on this.. Hope someone can help you out better then me.. Good Luck..
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Re: Egyptian Revival Tapestry
I did see that one sold on ebay for $3500. I collect egyptian art and really don't want to sell. Just was curious.