Tapestry & Textiles Appraisals

Many of the pieces in this category - provided they have been stored safely for years – will have unique histories and show an immense level of skill and handiwork that can be appreciated by keen collectors. Beyond decorative textiles such as religious tapestries and tablecloths, antique clothing fetches high prices on the art market. If pieces are kept in good condition, they can do very well at auction and provide extremely interesting pieces of social history.

Follow these easy steps to appraise your tapestry and textiles.

How To Identify and Appraise Antique Tapestry

There are a couple of details that can help you to identify and appraise antique tapestry. Below are five examples.

1. The Threads That Are Used
If the tapestry is made in modern times, you’ll much probably notice that the threads are polyester or nylon. If, however, it’s an antique tapestry, made in the 18th, 17th, 16th or even 15th century, then the threads are either wool, linen, or cotton.

2. Uneven and Unique Stitching
Even the greatest and the most skilfully made tapestry isn’t perfect. Why? Because it’s made by a human. A machine may complete ten thousand perfectly made stitches, but a human can’t. By examining closely, you can tell that the hand-made stitching is somewhat uneven, and hence unique.

3. The Colors
In the old days, the access to colors was very limited. All dyes were created by natural material, and sometimes you notice that it’s not the perfect choice of colors. Today, however, you have all the colors in the world to choose from.

4. The Story in the Design
The story being told in the design is key regarding antique tapestry. You can often tell the time period of when the tapestry was made by looking at the story. Notable, even modern tapestry could tell a story which would indicate that the tapestry is from i.g. the 17th, so it’s important to look for other features too.

5. The Location of the Signature
Nowadays, an artist’s signature is often tagged on the back, whilst with antique tapestry, the signatures were often incorporated in the bottom corner of the tapestry.

How To Determine The Value of Tapestry & Textiles

As stated above, there are some essential factors that you need to look at. However, the best way to get an accurate value for tapestry and textiles is to seek expert guidance. That's something we at Value My Stuff are more than happy to help out with. Follow these simple steps to appraise tapestry and textiles today.

Famous Tapestry

– "The Lady and the Unicorn", from the late 15th century. One tapestry from the series sold for around $40 million in 2013.

– "The Hunt of the Unicorn", from the late 15th century. Worth several million dollars per tapestry, the exact prices vary depending on the condition.

– "The Apocalypse Tapestry", from the late 16th century. The entire set is valued at around $25 million.

– "The Devonshire Hunting Tapestries", from the late 16th century. Worth several million dollars for the set, the exact prices vary depending on the condition.

– "The Raphael Cartoons", from the 16th century. Notably, the original tapestries are lost, hence the value lies in the designs themselves, which are estimated to be worth millions of dollars.

– "The Barberini Tapestries", from the 17th century. Worth several hundred thousand to several million dollars per tapestry, the exact prices vary depending on the condition.

How To Get Tapestry & Textiles Appraised

Only a professional will be able to provide you with a sure and particular range of value and an up-to-date price for your tapestry & textiles by using their experience and expertise to eliminate as much chance for misstep and error as possible. Luckily here at Value My Stuff, there are experts in the field who can provide professional appraisal and valuation services so that you can take the necessary steps to discover how much your tapestry and textiles are worth today! Start Your Tapestry & Textiles Appraisal Here!