Pair of French 19 Century Aubusson Floral Tapestry Entre Fenetres

A spectacular flemish 17 century combined verdure and mythological handwoven wool tapestry in a simple palette of beige, green, brown and blue, framed with a complete floral border and its original protective burlap backing .Combining romanticism, classicism and baroque artistry, this tapestry is a quintessential example of this highly evolved art form that flourished in Dutch-influenced Flanders throughout the 17th century. The exact mythological event represented by the tapestry is unfortunately not known and I urge viewers and readers of this write up who may recognize the scene to please contact us with the information, for which we would be greatly appreciative. The scene depicted by the tapestry revolves around three life-size classically draped figures with the leading protagonist consisting of a plumed helmeted and uniformed high ranking Roman official in the foreground taking up the entire left hand side of the tapestry. The official is holding the hand of a young woman and is pointing in the direction of a partially visible masted galleon suggesting a departure or a sea faring...

A pair of salon scale Louis XV style open armchairs, the frames in deeply carved stained beechwood. The back of the chair is slightly reclined. The shaped back/top with rounded shoul...

A pair of unusual shaped gilt metal and crystal wall sconces. The half urn shaped body is open and is criss crossed with beaded crystals; the bottom of the 'v...

An early 19thC French Aubusson weave carpet in the pure Empire style. The outside dark orange/brown border has likely been altered (reduced), and possibly dyed in places but is in ke...

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A pair of French campana shaped urns with chinoiserie painted and gilded figurative and floral decoration, that was very popular in the mid-19th ce...

A fine pair of mid 19th century Aubusson Tapestry Wall panels created for hanging between windows or doors and were known as Entre Fenetre panels. Hand w...

Entre-Fenetre tapestry 19th century Napoleon III design, handwoven. Measures: 4'8 x 9'8 high. The tapestry has been given a linen backing.  

Called portière, these antique wall hanging tapestries were handwoven in Aubusson, France in the 19th Century. They both feature floral and foliage decor in a deep red and beige palette. Portière tapestries were traditionally used in French chateaux and palaces in past centuries, they are unique in that they are designed to fill narrow wall spaces. A portière is a hanging curtain...

Rare Antique French Aubusson Tapestry "Entre Fenetres" Wool & Silk Gold 4'3" x 6'5" (122cm x 196cm) circa 1880 "This is an Rare Antique French Wool & Si...

Step into a world of timeless beauty with these exquisite Aubusson tapestries ! Imagine adorning your home with these stunning door curtains that depict the enchanting seasons of Spr...

A 19th century French 'Entre Fenetre'. A soft pastel floral design, featuring a crown and scepter, together with a decorative bird. Size:1'9 x12'