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Late 19th Century Romantic French Aubusson Tapestry Inspired by Paul Cézanne

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78623 Late 19th Century Antique French Aubusson Tapestry, 07'10 x 07'10. An extraordinary opportunity of cultivated distinction, this one-of-a-kind, handwoven wool and silk French Aubusson tapestry—crafted in the revered ateliers of late 19th-century Aubusson—is a trophy acquisition reserved for the world’s most discerning collectors. Inspired by the spirit of Paul Cézanne’s Paysage avec moulin à eau, it transcends decorative art to become a privileged meditation on heritage, tranquility, and cultural stewardship. Woven during the golden twilight of the French decorative arts tradition, it captures not just a view, but a rarified sensibility—a vision of Arcadian France suffused with poetic calm and woven legacy. In an era dominated by haste, this piece offers the luxury of slowness, of meaning, of permanence. At the heart of this investment-grade textile, a rustic watermill rests beside a soft-flowing stream, its hand-tiled roof glowing with the quiet patina of centuries. A modest wooden bridge extends over the current like a whispered connection between structure and sanctuary—between civilization and cultivated wilderness. Towering trees, rendered in painterly shades of gold and olive, lean with the grace of seasoned guardians, their trunks curved like calligraphy etched by time. The color palette—sun-washed neutrals, silvery greens, and faded terracotta—recalls not only the landscapes of southern France, but a world rendered slower, softer, more deliberate. This is the soul of the belle époque, suspended in fiber. Every botanical flourish in the foreground—from stylized lilies to the soft unfolding of iris leaves—has been rendered with bespoke elegance and symbolic poise. Two ducks paddle with serene intention, their presence suggesting not merely rural charm, but an enduring bond between nature and refinement. These aren’t random motifs—they are carefully curated emblems of harmony, peace, and continuity. Woven with the precision of a master atelier, they speak to the tapestry’s original purpose: to bring the cultivated calm of curated nature into the salons of Europe’s most prestigious private estates. Though its composition is inspired by Cézanne, the execution belongs wholly to the Aubusson legacy of artisanal excellence—where every thread is a brushstroke, and every shade a whisper of time-honored tradition. This is not simply a reproduction; it is a poetic translation of Impressionist mood into the tactile language of textile art. The resulting tapestry is both a narrative and a feeling—a quiet gesture of elite taste, a commitment to preserving and living with art that carries historical and emotional gravitas. To own it is to embody legacy. This magnificent Aubusson tapestry is more than a visual delight—it is a status-defining artifact, a symbol of your alignment with preservation, slow luxury, and cultural responsibility. It is a landscape not just to be admired, but to be lived with—an immersive world where art, nature, and soul converge. For the visionary collector, this piece offers a singular chance to acquire beauty not yet lost to time, but held in exquisite stillness—a curated heirloom of rare provenance, made for those who understand that true luxury is never accidental, and never fleeting. Rendered in variegated shades of champagne, tan, celadon, light pink, baby blue, ecru, olive, brown, sage, rose, taupe, lavender, terra cotta, brick red, forest green, light gray, coffee, alabaster, mauve, oyster gray, and khaki with other accent colors. Inspired by Landscape with Water Mill (ca. 1871) painting by Paul Cezanne. Tapestry is lined on the back and comes with rings and rod for easy hanging. Abrash. Desirable Age Wear. Hand woven wool. Handwoven silk. Made in France. Measures: 07'10 x 07'10. Date: 1880's. Late 19th Century.
  • Similar to:
    François Boucher (Artist)Paul Cézanne (Artist)
  • Dimensions:
    Width: 94 in (238.76 cm)Length: 94 in (238.76 cm)
  • Style:
    Belle Époque (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Silk,Wool,Hand-Woven
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1880-1889
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Abrash. Desirable Age Wear.
  • Seller Location:
    Dallas, TX
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 78623 Antique French Aubusson Tapestry, 07'10 x 07'101stDibs: LU942935031242

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