Pretty Fine Antique French Aubusson Tapestry

Name: Pretty Fine Antique French Aubusson Tapestry
Brand: Royal Manufacture of Aubusson
Rating: 5 (51 reviews)

About the Item

Very beautiful and fine Aubusson tapestry with a nice design featuring an elegantly dressed boy, with beautiful natural colours, with blue, red, green and beige, entirely and finely handwoven with wool and silk at Aubusson workshops. ✨✨✨ "Experience the epitome of luxury and craftsmanship with our exquisite collection of carpets and tapestries. At Bobyrug’s collection, we take pride in offering you not only stunning works of art for your floors and walls but also an unwavering commitment to quality. All our carpets and tapestries undergo a meticulous cleaning process performed by seasoned professionals before they are delivered. We understand the importance of presenting you with products that are not only beautiful but also clean. Our dedication to ensuring your satisfaction is what sets us apart. Trust in us to deliver clean, captivating pieces that will enhance the beauty of your space. Explore our exclusive range and bring home the elegance and charm that Bobyrug’s collection can provide. Elevate your surroundings with the splendor of our carpets and tapestries – where art meets expertise."

Creator:
Royal Manufacture of Aubusson (Manufacturer)
Dimensions:
Height: 19.3 in (49 cm)Width: 14.57 in (37 cm)Depth: 0.2 in (5 mm)
Style:
Aubusson (In the Style Of)
Materials and Techniques:
Silk,Wool,Hand-Woven
Place of Origin:
France
Period:
1900-1909
Date of Manufacture:
circa 1900-1920
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. Wears at the outer strip that surrounds the design. originally this strip was used to fix the tapestry to a wooden frame. this strip can be folded behind the tapestry by a lining.
Seller Location:
Saint Ouen, FR
Reference Number:
Seller: 22/8/24-11stDibs: LU3230141197302

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Royal Manufacture of Aubusson

Favorites of European nobility and royalty for more than 300 years, the tapestries and textiles made by the Royal Manufacture of Aubusson remain legendary for their exceptional quality and grand designs.

The origins of Aubusson’s textiles date back to the 14th century, when residents of the town of Aubusson, located at the base of the Creuse river in France, started small weaving workshops. When skilled weavers from Flanders, Belgium, arrived in Aubusson, seeking refuge and settlement, the town’s weaving industry flourished.

Aubusson was granted the Royal Manufacture title by King Louis XIV in 1665. Along with pieces by rival workshops such as Gobelins and Beauvais, Aubusson’s textiles, carpets and tapestries were prized for their meticulous designs. Early Royal Manufacture of Aubusson works resemble Turkish rugs and Asian textiles, which were popular with European royalty. In later years, though, Aubusson’s weavers shifted their style to reflect Western European and Caucasian rugs as well as Italian Renaissance style, incorporating floral, religious and pastoral themes into the tapestries.

Throughout the 18th century, Aubusson’s tapestries and rugs remained among the most desired by the European aristocracy. An inventory compiled in 1786 listed more than 100 Aubusson carpets at the Palace of Versailles. After the French Revolution, many workshops, including those of Aubusson, lost their Royal Manufacture status. Upholstered and machine-made carpets also became more dominant in the industry.

In 1869, the establishment of the École Nationale des Arts Décoratifs d’Aubusson sparked a renewed interest in Aubusson tapestries, which the school still produces today. Although the advent of wallpaper during the late 19th and early 20th century reduced consumer demand for tapestries as wall decor, Aubusson adapted to the shift towards modernist style. Artists like Henri Matisse and Pablo Picasso often had their artworks translated into tapestries.

Aubusson’s carpets and tapestries continue to be coveted by interior designers and collectors of 18th-century, mid-19th-century and Napoleon III textiles and furniture. Aubusson’s history of weaving, wool production, spinning and dyeing is on UNESCO’s list of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

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