Cepelia mid century Polish tapestry by Pyotor Grabowski. Village scene. Approximately 5 x 8. Excellent condition.
16 February 2026
Description

Handwoven wool. Intact fringes. No fading, bright colors. Happy village scene. Bought in NYC gallery 50+ years ago.

Dimensions

Approximately 5 x 8

Acquired from
Dealer or Gallery
For sale
Yes
Answered within 3 days
By David U.
Feb 19, 14:00 UTC
Fair Market Value
$400 - $900 USD
Insurance Value $0 USD
What does this mean?

Hello, this item is a mid 20th century Polish handwoven wool tapestry produced by Cepelia, the state supported Polish folk art cooperative active during the postwar period. The label confirms manufacture in Poland and identifies the designer as Pyotor Grabowski, known for stylized village scene compositions that reflect traditional rural life themes. The weaving technique, wool material, and graphic folkloric style are consistent with decorative wall tapestries produced for both domestic use and export markets between the 1950s and 1970s.

From a market perspective, Cepelia tapestries of this size, approximately 5 × 8 feet, typically sell between $400 and $900 USD depending on condition, subject appeal, and clarity of labeling.

Iris mcguire Feb 27, 17:34 UTC

This piece is in excellent condition. Clean unfaded, intact fringe. Die this impact its sale price? How can I sell it?

David u. Feb 27, 20:21 UTC

Hello,

The appraisal remains the same. Thank you for your feedback.

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