Aubusson Tapestries
AUBUSSON STYLE
Although the production of authentic Aubusson textiles and other furniture is based in Aubusson, France, and at just a handful of small weaving workshops in nearby Felletin, the exceptionally detailed tapestries are renowned throughout the world as wall hangings, carpets and upholstery for a range of seating including sofas and armchairs.
Aubusson’s centuries-old tapestry production industry was inscribed on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2009 by UNESCO, affirming its importance in European decorative arts. The complex and labor-intensive process of weaving images involves hand-dyed wool to achieve specific hues, giving landscapes, scenes and floral patterns a distinctive realism.
Dating back at least to the 16th century, the Aubusson style has changed over time, with early work influenced by Turkish rugs that were popular with the European elite before the rise of the Italian Renaissance with its natural motifs. In 1665, the Aubusson workshops received the Manufacture Royale title, raising their visibility in France and beyond during the 17th century, with many authentic Aubusson tapestries produced for royal palaces and other prominent residences.
In the 18th century, the design of Aubusson textiles reflected the fad for chinoiserie. During the Arts and Crafts movement of the late 19th century, artisans from Aubusson were involved with the Old Windsor Tapestry Manufactory in England. In the 20th century, now-iconic artists such as Alexander Calder and Joan Miró worked with Aubusson weavers on pieces.
The Cité Internationale de la Tapisserie complex, which features a museum, opened in 2016 in Aubusson to recognize and preserve this heritage.
Find a collection of authentic Aubusson rugs and carpets, pillows, wall decorations and other furniture on 1stDibs.
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Style: Aubusson
Pair of Antique Late 17th C. French Aubusson Tapestry Portière Border Panels
Located in New York, NY
Called portière, these antique wall hanging tapestries were handwoven in Aubusson, France in the late 17th Century (c 1680s). They both feature floral and foliage decor in a beige pa...
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1680s French Antique Aubusson Tapestries
Materials
Wool
Joan Miro, Artistic Rug, Danseuse Espagnole
Located in Paris, FR
Joan Miró
"Danseuse Espagnole"
Design made in 1928, tapestry manufactured in 1960
Handwoven Wool Tapestry
81 x 60 in
'MIRO' signature woven on reverse
Woven by Marie Cuttoli's Parisian Galerie for Galerie Lucie-Weill Seligmann in Paris
Joan Miró was a versatile artist who explored many mediums, including painting, sculpture and ceramics. But one of the most interesting mediums he used was textile art. Miró created several rugs and fabrics throughout his career, which helped expand his unique aesthetic into new territory.
Miró’s work often included abstracted figures, stars, moons, and other celestial bodies, which he used to create a visual language that was both personal and universal. He frequently incorporated found objects and materials into his work, such as rope, pebbles, and twigs. Miró’s work has been exhibited in numerous museums and galleries around the world, and he is considered one of the most important artists of the 20th century.
“Danseuse Espagnole," or "Spanish Dancer," was a design created by Joan Miró in 1928. This textile artwork is hand-woven with high-quality wool threads. The composition of the dancer is simple and expressive, with bold geometric shapes and vibrant colors typical of Miro’s style. The dancer is depicted in a dynamic posture, with legs apart and arms raised, evoking Spanish flamenco. The “DANSEUSE ESPAGNOLE” is considered one of the most iconic examples of Miro’s textile...
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1960s French Vintage Aubusson Tapestries
Materials
Wool
Incredible 17th- early 18th century Aubusson silk and wool tapestry 7’ x 9’ wide
Located in Charleston, SC
Incredible size and scale of this 17th-18th Century Aubusson tapestry city scape. Beautifully done with cranes, foilage, trees, river and town in the background. As picturesque as i...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Aubusson Tapestries
Materials
Wool, Silk
The Owl Wall Tapestry - Alain Cornic Aubusson
Located in RÉDING, FR
"The Owl Wall Tapestry - Alain Cornic Aubusson"
Wall tapestry by Alain Cornic in Aubusson, France. 1960s.
Named "Owl": The Owl
Limited edition of 200 copies,...
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Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Tapestries
Materials
Wool
Large 6x9 French Aubusson Knotted Rug/Tapestry
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pretty mid-century French Aubusson rug with beautiful floral and geometrical Louis XVI style design and nice neutral colors. Hand knotted with wool.
approx 6 x 9. Could be use...
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Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Tapestries
Materials
Wool
Cabbage Leaf Tapestry - Canvas Print - Robert Four - Aubusson
Located in RÉDING, FR
"Cabbage Leaf Tapestry - Canvas Print - Robert Four - Aubusson"
ROBERT FOUR - AUBUSSON
TAPESTRY printed in wool and linen decorated with aristolo...
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Mid-20th Century Aubusson Tapestries
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Wool
Bobyrug’s Wonderful Fine Antique French Aubusson Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful and fine Aubusson tapestry with a nice design featuring people having a picnic by the river , and with beautiful colours, entirely and finely handwoven with wool and s...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Aubusson Tapestries
Materials
Wool, Silk
Bobyrug’s Wonderful Fine Antique French Aubusson Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful and fine Aubusson tapestry with a nice design with bird in the nature , and beautiful colours, entirely and finely handwoven with wool and silk, at Aubusson workshops....
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Early 20th Century French Aubusson Tapestries
Materials
Wool, Silk
Bobyrug’s Nice French vintage needlepoint tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
"Exquisite French tapestry from the mid-20th century, featuring a beautiful design and nice colours, entirely hand embroidered by needlepoint method with silk on cotton foundation. »...
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Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Tapestries
Materials
Cotton, Silk
Bobyrug’s nice mid century French Cogolin knotted tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice vintage French Cogolin rug or tapestry, with beautiful design of a flowerpot with beautiful flowers and nice colours, entirely hand knotted with wool on cotton foundation.
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1970s French Vintage Aubusson Tapestries
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Huge Antique 19th Century French Aubusson Tapestry 135”
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Huge Antique 19th Century French Aubusson Scenic Tapestry 135”
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Late 19th Century French Antique Aubusson Tapestries
Materials
Wool, Silk
Wonderful large antique French Aubusson rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Exquisite large Antique French Aubusson rug from the early 20th century, meticulously handwoven in wool on Aubusson looms. Featuring a Louis XVI-style floral design in lovely light h...
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Early 20th Century French Aubusson Tapestries
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Bobyrug’s Wonderful palace size antique French Aubusson tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Exquisite Early 20th Century French Tapestry Fit for Royalty!
Discover a remarkable and exceedingly rare large antique French tapestry, dating back to the early 20th century. This masterpiece is believed to have been commissioned for a grand castle, featuring a design reminiscent of 18th or 17th-century tapestries. The artwork is a true visual marvel, portraying royal figures in regal attire standing before an imposing castle backdrop. The colors are simply stunning.
This tapestry is a testament to meticulous craftsmanship, as it was entirely handwoven using a blend of wool and silk on a sturdy cotton foundation. At the bottom, you'll find the inscription "Aubusson tapestry A.B," adding to its historical allure.
Perhaps it captures a royal court scene with the king standing tall, the queen seated...
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Early 20th Century French Aubusson Tapestries
Materials
Wool, Silk
Large French Aubusson Pastoral Verdure Tapestry or Wall Hanging
Located in Miami, FL
A vibrant and playful Aubusson tapestry depicting the typical French scenery of castle surrounded by a forest with birds and river in the foreground.
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Early 20th Century French Aubusson Tapestries
Materials
Wool
Jean-Claude Bissery/Atelier Jean Laurent Aubusson Tapestry
Located in Miami, FL
Jean-Claude Bissery/Atelier Jean Laurent Aubusson Tapestry
Offered for sale is a French circa 1970 hand-woven wool Aubusson tapestry that is designed as a wall hanging. The tapest...
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1970s French Vintage Aubusson Tapestries
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Antique Aubusson Tapestry, circa 1880s
Located in New York, NY
This long and narrow tapestry was made to go between windows. The sand field displays a shield of arms surmounted by a count's coronet and supported by ...
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1880s French Antique Aubusson Tapestries
Materials
Wool
19th Century William Morris Style Tapestry, Handmade, Earth tones, Rust
Located in Port Washington, NY
William Morris wrote that tapestry is "the noblest of the weaving arts," allowing the weaver to achieve "depth of tone, richness of colour, and exquisite ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Aubusson Tapestries
Materials
Wool
Bobyrug’s Pretty Antique French Panel Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice antique french tapestry with beautiful design of nature and birds, and nice colors, mechanical Jaquar manufacturing woven with wool and cotton.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Aubusson Tapestries
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Bobyrug’s Nice Antique French Jaquar Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful late 19th century french Jaquar tapestry with beautiful « Carmen » design and nice golden colors, mechanical Jaquar manufacturing...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Aubusson Tapestries
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Bobyrug’s Beautiful Antique French Aubusson Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice early 20th century French Aubusson tapestry with beautiful design of country scene and beautiful colors, entirely hand woven with wool an...
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Early 20th Century French Aubusson Tapestries
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Silk
19th Century French Aubusson Tapestry, Finely Woven, Nude Woman, Soft Colors
Located in Port Washington, NY
Never to be seen again! A splendid example of a finely woven antique Aubusson tapestry, this particular piece illustrates the exquisiteness of one of the most fabulous tapestries we ...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Aubusson Tapestries
Materials
Wool
Beautiful New Floral Design Bessarabian Style Flat Kilim Rug, 6ft 6in x 9ft 10in
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice new Kilim with beautiful floral design Aubusson style with beautiful colors, entirely handwoven with wool on cotton foundation.
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2010s Indian Aubusson Tapestries
Materials
Wool
Aubusson Style Tapestry "Dance and Celebration"
Located in Miami, FL
A captivating Aubusson-style tapestry depicting a scene of romantic revelry. This vibrant tapestry portrays a scene of couples in elegant attire engaged in a lively dance, a musician...
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20th Century Belgian Aubusson Tapestries
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Early 18th Century Brussel Tapestry, Finely Woven, Red, Blue, Green, Silk & Wool
Located in Port Washington, NY
A handwoven Brussels tapestry of dancing peasants in a field with a boy playing jump rope and another with a bow and arrow.
The foreground shows lush trees and scenery. The border c...
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Early 18th Century Belgian Antique Aubusson Tapestries
Materials
Wool
17th Century French Aubusson Mythological Tapestry
Located in New York, NY
A French Aubusson mythological tapestry from the 17th century, depicting the Spartan king, Menelaus, seated at left, sending his brother...
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17th Century French Antique Aubusson Tapestries
Materials
Wool
17th Century French Aubusson Historical Tapestry
Located in New York, NY
A French Aubusson historical tapestry from the late 17th-early 18th century, depicting a knight embracing a woman in classical dress, beside a man carrying a sword on horseback, a wo...
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17th Century European Antique Aubusson Tapestries
Materials
Wool
Late 17th Century French Aubusson Rustic Tapestry with a Boat Unloading Cargo
Located in New York, NY
A French Aubusson rustic tapestry from the late 17th century, depicting several villagers on either side of a large tree in the right foreground, watching the cargo being unloaded from a large vessel docked by the verdant river bank at left, with the turbulent sea at center, and other ships docked by the riverside cityscape in the left distance. Enclosed by a narrow monochromatic border. Wool with silk inlay. Measures: 10’1” H x 13’9” W
This tapestry was probably woven after a design by the French painter Claude-Joseph Vernet (1714-1789), renowned for his Marines, or maybe by his student Charles Grenier de Lacroix also known as Lacroix de Marseille...
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Late 17th Century French Antique Aubusson Tapestries
Materials
Wool
17th Century French Aubusson Verdure Tapestry
Located in New York, NY
A French Aubusson verdure landscape tapestry from the 17th century, featuring a paradisiacal vision of a remote cottage with a beautiful waterfall placed within a lush lakeside setti...
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17th Century French Antique Aubusson Tapestries
Materials
Wool
Late 17th Century French Aubusson Allegorical Tapestry
Located in New York, NY
A French Aubusson “Louis XIV” allegorical tapestry from the late 17th or early 18th century, depicting an allegory of Spring, with Flora crowned b...
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Late 17th Century French Antique Aubusson Tapestries
Materials
Wool
Late 19th Century French Aubusson Tapestry
Located in New York, NY
A French Aubusson mythological tapestry from the late 19th century, circa 1890, featuring the foremost of the nine muses from Greek mythology, Calliope. Calliope and the muses were t...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Aubusson Tapestries
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Wool
18th Century French Aubusson Verdure Landscape Tapestry
Located in New York, NY
A French Aubusson verdure landscape tapestry from the 18th century, with a crane at the center of the idyllic landscape scene, sitt...
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18th Century French Antique Aubusson Tapestries
Materials
Wool
Late 17th Century French Aubusson Mythological Tapestry, with Pan and Syrinx
Located in New York, NY
A French Aubusson mythological tapestry from the late 17th century. This tapestry describes the myth of Pan and Syrinx after Ovide’s Metamorphoses. The God Pan pursues the nymph of t...
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Late 17th Century French Antique Aubusson Tapestries
Materials
Wool
Late 19th Century French Aubusson Tapestry
Located in New York, NY
A French Aubusson rustic tapestry panel from the late 19th century, featuring a scene in which a young man holds up the game he has caught in his hunt to his eager hound, as his dams...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Aubusson Tapestries
Materials
Wool
18th Century French Aubusson Rustic Tapestry
Located in New York, NY
A French Aubusson genre tapestry from the 18th century, featuring a rustic scene in which a youth plays his instrument for his damsel, who is reposing in the clearing of a forest. En...
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18th Century French Antique Aubusson Tapestries
Materials
Wool
19th Century French Aubusson Rustic Pastoral Tapestry
Located in New York, NY
A French Aubusson rustic pastoral tapestry from the 19th century, centrally woven, depicting a young swain traveling with his faithful dog in an idyllic wooded area characterized by ...
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19th Century French Antique Aubusson Tapestries
Materials
Wool
18th Century French Aubusson Rustic Tapestry
Located in New York, NY
A French Aubusson rustic tapestry from the 18th century, envisioning a wooded landscape in which several youngsters play leapfrog. Enclosed within a scrolling border of fruiting and ...
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18th Century French Antique Aubusson Tapestries
Materials
Wool
19th Century French Aubusson Tapestry
Located in New York, NY
A French Aubusson tapestry from the 19th century, depicting several young courtiers spending a leisurely afternoon gaily dancing and carousing within the splendidly maintained verdan...
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19th Century French Antique Aubusson Tapestries
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Wool
Late 19th Century French Aubusson Tapestry
Located in New York, NY
A French Aubusson rustic tapestry panel from the late 19th century, depicting a young man seated before a series of trees and bushes, extending his hand to his lady, perhaps resting ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Aubusson Tapestries
Materials
Wool
18th Century French Aubusson Chinoiserie Tapestry
Located in New York, NY
A French Aubusson chinoiserie verdure tapestry, 18th century. A small bird to the left, an acanthus bush in the center, and pagodas in the left distance, within a symmetrical scrolli...
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18th Century French Antique Aubusson Tapestries
Materials
Wool
Late 19th Century French Aubusson Rustic Tapestry
Located in New York, NY
A French Aubusson rustic tapestry from the late 19th century, 'Le Jeu de Colin-Maillard', ('The Blind Man’s Buff') after a cartoon by Jean-Baptiste Hue...
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Late 19th Century European Antique Aubusson Tapestries
Materials
Wool
Late 19th Century French Rustic Tapestry
Located in New York, NY
A French Aubusson Rustic tapestry from the late 19th century after an original painting by the French painter François Boucher (1703-1770), 'The Cherry Picking'. This theme was succe...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Aubusson Tapestries
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Wool
Late 19th Century French Aubusson Rustic Pastoral Tapestry, People in Repose
Located in New York, NY
A French Aubusson tapestry from the late 19th century, featuring a rustic scene with a young man reposing on a bundle of hay while his damsel and her dog look on. Enclosed with a tro...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Aubusson Tapestries
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Wool
1014 - Beautiful French Antique Needlepoint Tapestry
Located in Paris, FR
1014 - beautiful French antique needlepoint tapestry (romantic).
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1950s French Vintage Aubusson Tapestries
Materials
Wool
Antique French Painted Tapestry
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
O/4795 - Unusual elegant painted tapestry, suitable on wall. To customize it, You can write your initials' name in the cartouches in the corners. I...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Aubusson Tapestries
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Canvas
Antique Aubusson Tapestry with Golden Column Panels of Irises
Located in Atlanta, GA
Antique Aubusson Tapestry with Golden Column Panels of Irises.
This exquisite antique Aubusson tapestry was delicately crafted in France around the middle of the 19th century during ...
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19th Century French Antique Aubusson Tapestries
Materials
Wool
17th Century Antique Tapestry with Woodland Scene and Floral Border in Blue Tone
Located in Atlanta, GA
Late 17th century antique tapestry with woodland scene and floral border, rug 17-0401, country of origin / type: France / Adam style t...
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Late 17th Century French Antique Aubusson Tapestries
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Wool
896 - French "Petit Point" Aubusson Rug, 19th Century
Located in Paris, FR
"Au Petit point" Rug of the royal manufacture of Aubusson of the 19th century.
Representation of a painting outline with multiple ornamentation of flowers.
Reinforcement by a fabri...
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1850s French Antique Aubusson Tapestries
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Wool
Antique 19th Century Navy and Ivory Floral French Aubusson Tapestry Border Panel
Located in New York, NY
Lovely antique 17th century floral French Aubusson tapestry border panel in excellent condition measuring 1.3 x 7.6 ft. The piece has a finish...
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19th Century French Antique Aubusson Tapestries
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Wool, Tapestry
Antique French Aubusson Tapestry Fragment, circa 1880s
Located in New York, NY
This slightly trapezoidal section of an antique French tapestry-woven carpet displays a broad ecru section with rose, carnation and sprays of other floral decor. Beige plain side are...
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1880s French Antique Aubusson Tapestries
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Wool
French Aubusson Carpet With Metallic Threads By Sallandrouze
Located in New York, NY
Western Central France
6’6” x 6’9” (1.98 x 2.05m)
Circa 1830s Louis Philippe period
Warp: wool, medium brown, 15 per inch
Pattern Weft: wool or gilt metal thread
This extremely finel...
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1830s French Antique Aubusson Tapestries
Materials
Wool
Colorful Antique French Tapestry with Pictorial and Scenic Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
Measures: 4'7 x 7'1.
This enchanting antique tapestry beautifully illustrates the remarkable sense of depth and richness that was perfected by French artisans of the 19th Century. A...
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Early 20th Century French Aubusson Tapestries
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Wool
Antique French Tapestry in Gray Background and Vibrant Colors
Located in Atlanta, GA
Measures: 4'11 x 7'5.
This Beautiful Scenery design antique French tapestry from the early 1900's features vibrant colors which work off of a medium gray background, depicting a rom...
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Early 1900s French Antique Aubusson Tapestries
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Wool
Antique French Aubusson Tapestry with Woodland Scene Surrounded by Floral Border
Located in Atlanta, GA
This enchanting antique Aubusson tapestry beautifully illustrates the remarkable sense of depth and richness that was perfected by French artisans of the 19th century. A remarkable d...
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1850s French Antique Aubusson Tapestries
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Wool
19th Century France Needle Point Hand-Knotted Wool and Silk Red Gold Tapestry
Located in Firenze, IT
Needle Point embroidery, a variant of the cross-stitch, was a widespread activity throughout Europe, which since the Middle Ages was engaged by court ladies and nuns in convents. It took hours and hours of work to create precious artifacts, destined to be used in civil and religious ceremonies or to be offered as a gift to foreign guests. From the 16th century, small, needle point carpets...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Aubusson Tapestries
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Wool, Silk
18th Century Fine Brussels Tapestry, Silk Wool, Green, Blue, Mythological Theme
Located in Port Washington, NY
This very fine Oudenaarde tapestry is one in the series related to the mythological story of Ulysses. It was woven in the late 18th century using t...
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18th Century and Earlier Belgian Antique Aubusson Tapestries
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Wool, Silk
18th Century French Aubusson Tapestry
Located in New York, NY
A French Aubusson genre tapestry panel from the 18th century, envisioning a hunter walking with a rifle resting on his shoulder, with a stream and a castle in the distance, and the s...
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18th Century French Antique Aubusson Tapestries
Materials
Wool
Pretty Vintage Aubusson Style French Hand Printed Robrt Four Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice vintage french tapestry with beautiful verdure design in style of the 18th century french Aubusson tapestries and beautiful colors, entirely hand printed on wool and cotton weav...
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Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Tapestries
Materials
Wool
Antique french Needlepoint Panel or border Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful late 19th century needlepoint tapestry in the form of a stripe or border fragment, with nice floral design and beautiful colours, entirely hand embroidered with needlepoint...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Aubusson Tapestries
Materials
Wool, Silk
Aubusson tapestries for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Aubusson tapestries for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage tapestries created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include wall decorations, rugs and carpets, asian art and furniture and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with fabric, wool and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Aubusson tapestries made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Asia pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original tapestries, popular names associated with this style include Aubusson Manufacture, Royal Manufacture of Aubusson, Jean Lurcat, and Brussels Manufactory. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for tapestries differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $223 and tops out at $89,995 while the average work can sell for $4,302.
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