Pair of French 17th Century Aubusson Tapestry Pillows with Tassels

In 1665, Louis XIV gave workshops in Aubusson (France) the royal charter, making them responsible for producing tapestries for the King and nobility. A beautiful example of such an Aubusson tapestry is our verdure bleue wall hanging that depicts four grape harvest...

Standing at over two feet tall, this 17th century pair of angel candlesticks has been carved out of a beautiful French elm wood. Because elm wood typically has an interlocked grain, it can be quite difficult to carve or split. These candlesticks were produced by a master craftsman in France during the 1600s. Our angels have long, wavy hair that extends past their shoulders. They are wearing long flowing gowns with scalloped collars and half sleeves. The loosely draped robe reaches their ankles, exposing bare feet that stand upon a round base. One leg is also visible from behind the material due to a slit at mid-thigh. Each angel is holding a turned candle holder that has a large wrought iron pricket with a lobed bobeche. In France, this type of candle holder is known as an Ange Céroféraire. A ceroferary is the acolyte...

Antique Pillow The French Aubusson Tapestry panel dates from the 17th Century Woven in Naturally Dyed wool and silk Finished on four sides with wide antique gold metallic and line...

Hand made bespoke pillow Early 17th century Venetian Silk Velvet 17th century French Aubusson Verdure Tapestry Panel 18th Century gold metallic braids The pale gold fabric backing is...