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1950's Signed Les Éditions d'Art de Rambouillet Medieval Hunting Tapestry
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78549 Vintage Les Éditions d'Art de Rambouillet French Tapestry, 04'09 x 05'01. Woven not merely with wool but with the legacy of French aristocracy, this signed vintage Les Éditions d’Art de Rambouillet tapestry is a rarefied masterpiece—a tailor-made portal into the gilded heart of medieval grandeur. Titled Départ pour la Chasse (Departure for the Hunt), this extraordinary textile captures a moment suspended in time, where nobility prepares to take leave from their château, embarking on a falconry hunt that is as much a performance of status as it is a sporting tradition. Horses adorned in courtly regalia, noble riders clad in sumptuous brocades, and falcons poised for flight coalesce into a tableau that exudes poise, ceremony, and a life lived above the common fray. Each element—every embroidered leaf, each carefully shadowed garment—has been rendered with an impeccable attention to detail, inviting the viewer into an experience of timeless, tailored elegance.
Echoing the original 15th-century masterpiece housed within Paris’ esteemed Musée de Cluny, this tapestry is not merely a reproduction, but a revival—crafted with reverence by the preeminent artisans of Les Éditions d’Art de Rambouillet. It is a piece conceived not for the masses but for the discerning few: collectors, connoisseurs, and aesthetes who recognize woven art not only as décor, but as a declaration of legacy. The composition unfolds beneath a flourishing tree—a precious symbol of continuity and high lineage—while distant spires of the ancestral château whisper of inherited power and cultivated privilege. This is a tapestry that does more than decorate; it bestows status, aligning its owner with a lineage of refined taste, continental grace, and elite cultural capital.
The materials themselves reflect the standard of luxury reserved for those accustomed to the exceptional. A sublime blend of hand-dyed wool and linen, rendered in a palette of historic pigments, brings an iridescent vitality to the scene. The tapestry’s patinated finish evokes an heirloom quality, as though it has always belonged in the salon of a château or the gallery of a European estate. Its dimensional texture and chromatic depth lend the piece a sculptural presence on the wall—a tactile work of art that engages both the eye and the imagination. The richness of the tapestry’s surface is matched only by the richness of the story it tells, making it as intellectually seductive as it is visually enchanting.
Bearing the original signature label, this Les Éditions d’Art de Rambouillet tapestry is more than a collectible—it is a cultural artifact and a rare opportunity to own a fragment of Europe’s golden artistic heritage. Its scarcity amplifies its prestige; few such works were produced, and even fewer remain in this extraordinary state of preservation. In a world where true craftsmanship is increasingly rare, this tapestry offers an elite tier of timelessness and artistry. It is an heirloom-in-waiting, a singular expression of taste, and a symbol of refined identity that transcends trends, quietly declaring: this is a home not only of luxury, but of legacy.
Les Editions d'Art de Rambouillet.
Signed and numbered label on the back.
Title: Depart Pour La Chasse Lisere meaning Departure for the Hunt.
Abrash.
Handwoven wool.
Made in France.
Measures: 04'09 x 05'01.
Date: 1950's. Mid-20th Century.
- Dimensions:Width: 57 in (144.78 cm)Length: 61 in (154.94 cm)
- Style:Aesthetic Movement (In the Style Of)
- Materials and Techniques:Wool,Hand-Woven
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1950-1959
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Desirable Age Wear. Abrash.
- Seller Location:Dallas, TX
- Reference Number:Seller: 78549 Vintage French Medieval Hunting Tapestry, 04'09 x 05'011stDibs: LU942935167502
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