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Late 19th Century Antique French Aubusson Tapestry

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79234 Late 19th Century Antique French Aubusson Tapestry, 05'07 x 06'03. Bathed in the golden hush of a vanished aristocratic world, this one-of-a-kind handwoven wool and silk antique French Aubusson tapestry from the late 19th century is a magnificent work of art—a rare portal into the soul of cultivated Europe and Louis XIV. Woven for the elite salons and chateaux of the Belle Époque, its romantic pastoral scene unfolds with the grace of an oil painting and the subtle complexity of a symphonic poem. At the heart of this exceptional textile stands a noble heron, poised at the edge of tranquil waters—its slender neck a visual ode to patience, serenity, and contemplative beauty. Long regarded as a symbol of harmony with nature and elevated introspection, the heron is not mere ornament; it is an emblem of status, a totem of stillness for those who understand that luxury is a meditation, not a spectacle. Surrounding this poetic sentinel, a bespoke orchestration of flora and architecture emerges: flowering boughs sway beside reed-fringed waters, and in the soft lavender mist of the background, pergola-like Corinthian columns and a distant château dissolve into twilight. These classical references—echoes of Renaissance gardens and Enlightenment thought—imbue the piece with intellectual depth, evoking a vision of nature gently ordered by human genius. The layers of foliage and softly shifting tones suggest a world untouched by haste, where beauty unfolds slowly, intentionally—much like the precious life this exquisite masterpiece was woven to reflect. The palette itself is a curated spectrum of heritage hues: soft lavender, antiqued gold, patinated sage, and rose-tinged dusk. These colors are not chosen—they are composed, like a perfumer selects notes for a signature scent. Their effect is not decorative, but immersive. Each hue captures the diffused light of a garden at day's end, while the meticulous texture of handwoven wool animates every petal and branch with the tactile soul of true artisanship. The contrast between the ephemeral and the enduring—between soft botanical detail and the architectural silhouette of the heron—creates a tension both visual and symbolic: life held still in noble refinement. Enveloping the scene is a sumptuous scrolling acanthus garland, interspersed with radiant floral medallions—a border that elevates the composition into a regal symphony of ornament and order. Historically beloved by French nobility for its connotation of divine abundance and cultivated taste, this framing transforms the exclusive tapestry into far more than a textile—it becomes an heirloom of aristocratic identity and cultural preservation. This is a rare and extraordinary treasure, not simply to be owned but to be curated, inherited, and revered—a legacy woven in thread and time, destined for those who view art not as acquisition, but as narrative, status, and sacred continuity. Distressed. Age Wear. Abrash. Handwoven wool. Handwoven silk. Has some slits due to oxidized silk threads. Made in France. Measures: 05'07 x 06'03. Pile Height: 0.20 of an inch. Date: 1880's. Late 19th Century.
  • Dimensions:
    Width: 67 in (170.18 cm)Length: 75 in (190.5 cm)
  • Style:
    Belle Époque (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Silk,Wool,Hand-Woven
  • Place of Origin:
    France
  • Period:
    Late 19th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1880-1889
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Abrash. Desirable Age Wear.
  • Seller Location:
    Dallas, TX
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 79234 Antique French Aubusson Tapestry, 05'07 x 06'031stDibs: LU942945444012

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