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264 The Bayeaux Tapestry Wall Hanging Banner

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A Bayeux Tapestry wall hanging banner featuring longships, figures and Latin-style lettering on a cream background. The panel is mounted on a wooden rod with fabric loops for hanging. Its warm colours and historical imagery make it an appealing piece for collectors of Norman history and lovers of decorative wall art.

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Bayeux Tapestry Wall Hanging Banner

This lot is a Bayeux Tapestry wall hanging banner, a long decorative panel on cream fabric that takes its inspiration from the famous medieval embroidery. The banner is mounted along the top edge on a wooden rod with fabric loops, allowing it to be hung on a wall. Its design is taken from the historic tapestry and reflects its subject matter.

The panel shows several longships with striped and coloured sails, carrying rows of figures, with some men appearing to stand at the bow and stern. Lettering in the upper section includes the Latin-style inscriptions “PADPEVENE” and “HIC”, echoing the captions of the original work. A border along the bottom edge features birds and animals in red, blue, yellow and brown tones, with a wave line running beneath the ships. The palette is warm and muted, with the ships rendered in red, ochre, blue and green against the cream background.

Condition and Collector Interest

The banner appears to be in an overall clean and presentable state, with the design clearly defined and the fabric showing no obvious damage in the image provided. The wooden rod and fabric loops are present at the top edge. Any further wear or marks should be checked in person before bidding. Pieces inspired by the Bayeux Tapestry are popular with collectors of Norman and Anglo-Saxon history, as well as those who enjoy decorative historical textiles for display in a study, hallway or lounge.

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