Hi Robert,

Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.

Antique Flemish-style machine-loomed tapestries are decorative textiles that replicate the look and feel of the hand-woven tapestries traditionally produced in Flanders, a region renowned for its textile art since the Middle Ages. These tapestries are usually machine-made reproductions of famous Flemish designs, often from the 16th to 18th centuries, and include classic subjects like hunting scenes, pastoral landscapes, mythological stories, and scenes of courtly life.

Unlike authentic handwoven Flemish tapestries, which are highly valuable and time-intensive to produce, machine-loomed tapestries offer a more affordable option with the same visual aesthetic. The machine-loomed versions, typically produced from the late 19th century onward, allowed for broader access to these intricate designs as decorative wall hangings. They’re generally crafted from wool or cotton blends, with some using silk or synthetic threads to achieve a similar sheen and texture as the originals.

Though not handmade, high-quality antique machine-loomed Flemish-style tapestries are valued in the antique and interior decor market, appreciated for their intricate detail, historical themes, and ability to add a sense of old-world charm to modern spaces.

Currently, similar tapestries of comparable size and composition bring less than $1,000 when offered at auction; yours is quite faded, which further diminishes its value, now $400-600.

Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:

An antique machine loomed Flemish style wool tapestry
unattributed maker but probably Belgian or French, circa 1900
Depicting seven figures in courtly dress in an interior, within a stylized floral border. Unsigned.
62-1/4 by 89-1/2 inches
CONDITION: Faded but otherwise this appears to be generally intact and in good condition
PROVENANCE: Purchased from an Asheville, NC, antiques store in the 1960s
$ 400-600*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.

Please let us know if you have additional items to appraise, or questions/concerns, and thank you again for using Mearto.
~ Delia