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
17th Century Traditional French Aubusson Style Flat Weave Rug
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Hand Woven Recreation of the classic French flat weave Aubusson rugs that have been found in the finest homes and palaces since the late 17th century. Size 10' x 13' 10''
Category
17th Century Chinese Antique Aubusson Tapestries
Materials
Wool
17th Century Traditional French Aubusson Sytle Flat-Weave Rug
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Handwoven recreation of the Classic French flat-weave Aubusson rugs that have been found in the finest homes and palaces since the late 17th century. Size 9' 11'' x 13' 10''.
Category
17th Century Chinese Antique Aubusson Tapestries
Materials
Wool
17th Century Traditional French Aubusson Style Flat-Weave Rug
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Handwoven recreation of the Classic French flat-weave Aubusson rugs that have been found in the finest homes and palaces since the late 17th century. Size: 10' x 14' 1''.
Category
17th Century Chinese Antique Aubusson Tapestries
Materials
Wool
17th Century Traditional French Aubusson Style Flat-Weave Rug
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Handwoven recreation of the Classic French flat-weave Aubusson rugs that have been found in the finest homes and palaces since the late 17th century. Size: 4' 8” x 27' 3”.
Category
17th Century Chinese Antique Aubusson Tapestries
Materials
Wool
17th Century Traditional French Aubusson Style Flat-Weave Rug
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Handwoven Recreation of the Classic French flat-weave Aubusson rugs that have been found in the finest homes and palaces since the late 17th century. Size 9' 10'' x 13' 11''.
Category
17th Century Chinese Antique Aubusson Tapestries
Materials
Wool
17th Century Traditional French Aubusson Style Flat-Weave Rug
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Handwoven recreation of the Classic French flat-weave Aubusson rugs that have been found in the finest homes and palaces since the late 17th century. Size: 10' x 14'2''.
Category
17th Century Chinese Antique Aubusson Tapestries
Materials
Wool
17th Century Traditional French Aubusson Style Flat-Weave Rug
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Handwoven recreation of the Classic French flat-weave Aubusson rugs that have been found in the finest homes and palaces since the late 17th century. Size: 10' x 13'10''.
Category
17th Century Chinese Antique Aubusson Tapestries
Materials
Wool
17th Century Traditional French Aubusson Style Flat-Weave Rug
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Handwoven recreation of the Classic French flat-weave Aubusson rugs that have been found in the finest homes and palaces since the late 17th century. Size 10' x 14'.
Category
17th Century Chinese Antique Aubusson Tapestries
Materials
Wool
17th Century Traditional French Aubusson Style Flat-Weave Rug
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Handwoven Recreation of the Classic French flat-weave Aubusson rugs that have been found in the finest homes and palaces since the late 17th century.
Category
17th Century Chinese Antique Aubusson Tapestries
Materials
Wool
17th Century Traditional French Aubusson Style Flat-Weave Rug
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Handwoven recreation of the Classic French flat-weave Aubusson rugs that have been found in the finest homes and palaces since the late 17th century. Size: 9' 10'' x 14' 6''.
Category
17th Century Chinese Antique Aubusson Tapestries
Materials
Wool
17th Century Traditional French Aubusson Style Flat-Weave Rug
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Handwoven recreation of the Classic French flat-weave Aubusson rugs that have been found in the finest homes and palaces since the late 17th century. Size 11' 10” x 18' 4”.
Category
17th Century Chinese Antique Aubusson Tapestries
Materials
Wool
17th Century Traditional French Aubusson Sytle Flat-Weave Rug
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Handwoven recreation of the Classic French flat-weave Aubusson rugs that have been found in the finest homes and palaces since the late 17th century. Size 9' 3'' x 11' 11''.
Category
17th Century Chinese Antique Aubusson Tapestries
Materials
Wool
17th Century Traditional French Aubusson Sytle Flat-Weave Rug
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Handwoven recreation of the Classic French flat-weave Aubusson rugs that have been found in the finest homes and palaces since the late 17th century. Size 10' x 14' 3''.
Category
17th Century Chinese Antique Aubusson Tapestries
Materials
Wool
17th Century Traditional French Aubusson Style Flat-Weave Rug
Located in Secaucus, NJ
handwoven Recreation of the Classic French flat-weave Aubusson rugs that have been found in the finest homes and palaces since the late 17th century. Size: 9' 10'' x 14'.
Category
17th Century Chinese Antique Aubusson Tapestries
Materials
Wool
17th Century Traditional French Aubusson Style Flat-Weave Rug
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Handwoven Recreation of the Classic French flat-weave Aubusson rugs that have been found in the finest homes and palaces since the late 17th century. Size 10' 11” x 15' 11”.
Category
17th Century Chinese Antique Aubusson Tapestries
Materials
Wool
17th Century Traditional French Aubusson Style Flat-Weave Rug
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Handwoven Recreation of the Classic French flat-weave Aubusson rugs that have been found in the finest homes and palaces since the late 17th century. Size 10' 1” x 16' 1”.
Category
17th Century Chinese Antique Aubusson Tapestries
Materials
Wool
17th Century Traditional French Aubusson Style Flat-Weave Rug
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Handwoven Recreation of the Classic French flat-weave Aubusson rugs that have been found in the finest homes and palaces since the late 17th century. Size 12' 10" x 13' 6".
Category
17th Century Chinese Antique Aubusson Tapestries
Materials
Wool
17th Century Traditional French Aubusson Style Flat-Weave Rug
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Handwoven recreation of the Classic French flat-weave Aubusson rugs that have been found in the finest homes and palaces since the late 17th century. Size 10' 11" x 16' 1".
Category
17th Century Chinese Antique Aubusson Tapestries
Materials
Wool
17th Century Traditional French Aubusson Style Flat-Weave Rug
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Handwoven Recreation of the Classic French flat-weave Aubusson rugs that have been found in the finest homes and palaces since the late 17th century. Size 11' x 16' 2".
Category
17th Century Chinese Antique Aubusson Tapestries
Materials
Wool
17th Century Traditional French Aubusson Style Flat-Weave Rug
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Handwoven recreation of the Classic French flat-weave Aubusson rugs that have been found in the finest homes and palaces since the late 17th century. Size: 12'1'' x 16'.
Category
17th Century Chinese Antique Aubusson Tapestries
Materials
Wool
17th Century Traditional French Aubusson Style Flat-Weave Rug
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Handwoven recreation of the Classic French flat-weave Aubusson rugs that have been found in the finest homes and palaces since the late 17th century. Size: 11'8'' x 18'2''.
Category
17th Century Chinese Antique Aubusson Tapestries
Materials
Wool
17th Century Traditional French Aubusson Style Flat-Weave Rug
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Handwoven recreation of the Classic French flat-weave Aubusson rugs that have been found in the finest homes and palaces since the late 17th century. Size 11' 8'' x 18'.
Category
17th Century Chinese Antique Aubusson Tapestries
Materials
Wool
17th Century Traditional French Aubusson Style Flat-Weave Rug
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Handwoven recreation of the Classic French flat-weave Aubusson rugs that have been found in the finest homes and palaces since the late 17th century. Size 11' 11” x 18'.
Category
17th Century Chinese Antique Aubusson Tapestries
Materials
Wool
17th Century Traditional French Aubusson Style Flat-Weave Rug
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Handwoven recreation of the Classic French flat-weave Aubusson rugs that have been found in the finest homes and palaces since the late 17th century. Size 12' x 18' 2".
Category
17th Century Chinese Antique Aubusson Tapestries
Materials
Wool
17th Century Traditional French Aubusson Style Flat-Weave Rug
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Handwoven recreation of the Classic French flat-weave Aubusson rugs that have been found in the finest homes and palaces since the late 17th century. Size: 11' 1'' x 15' 5''.
Category
17th Century Chinese Antique Aubusson Tapestries
Materials
Wool
17th Century Style French Aubusson Flat-Weave Rug 10'9 x 16'1
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Handwoven recreation of the Classic French flat-weave Aubusson rugs that have been found in the finest homes and palaces since the late 17th century. Size 10' 9'' x 16' 1''.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Aubusson Tapestries
Materials
Wool
17th Century Traditional French Aubusson Style Flat-Weave Rug
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Handwoven recreations of the Classic French flat-weave Aubusson rugs that have been found in the finest homes and palaces since the late 17th century. Size: 10'10'' x 16' 1''.
Category
17th Century Chinese Antique Aubusson Tapestries
Materials
Wool
17th Century Traditional French Aubusson Style Flat-Weave Rug
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Handwoven recreation of the Classic French flat-weave Aubusson rugs that have been found in the finest homes and palaces since the late 17th century. Size: 11' 1'' x 16' 2''.
Category
17th Century Chinese Antique Aubusson Tapestries
Materials
Wool
17th Century Traditional French Aubusson Sytle Flat-Weave Rug
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Handwoven Recreation of the Classic French flat-weave Aubusson rugs that have been found in the finest homes and palaces since the late 17th century. Size 11' 11'' x 18' 4''.
Category
17th Century Chinese Antique Aubusson Tapestries
Materials
Wool
17th Century Traditional French Aubusson Sytle Flat-Weave Rug
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Handwoven Recreation of the Classic French flat-weave Aubusson rugs that have been found in the finest homes and palaces since the late 17th century. Size 11' 9'' x 18' 5''.
Category
17th Century Chinese Antique Aubusson Tapestries
Materials
Wool
17th Century Traditional French Aubusson Style Flat-Weave Rug
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Handwoven recreation of the Classic French flat-weave Aubusson rugs that have been found in the finest homes and palaces since the late 17th century. Size: 11' x 16' 2''.
Category
17th Century Chinese Antique Aubusson Tapestries
Materials
Wool
17th Century Traditional French Aubusson Style Flat Weave Rug
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Hand Woven Recreation of the classic French flat weave Aubusson rugs that have been found in the finest homes and palaces since the late 17th century. Size 14' 1'' x 20' 1''
Category
17th Century Chinese Antique Aubusson Tapestries
Materials
Wool
17th Century Traditional French Aubusson Style Flat-Weave Rug
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Handwoven recreation of the Classic French flat-weave Aubusson rugs that have been found in the finest homes and palaces since the late 17th century. Size 11' 11'' x 18' 10''.
Category
17th Century Chinese Antique Aubusson Tapestries
Materials
Wool
Antique 19th Century French Aubusson Tapestry, Handmade, Wall Hanging, Silk Fine
Located in Port Washington, NY
The Aubusson tapestry manufacture of the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries managed to compete with the royal manufacture of Gobelins tapestry and the privileged position of Beauvais tapestry. Tapestry manufacture at Aubusson, in the upper valley of the Creuse in central France, may have developed from looms in isolated family workshops established by Flemings that are noted in documents from the 16th century.
Typically, Aubusson tapestries depended on engravings as a design source or the full-scale cartoons from which the low-warp tapestry-weavers worked. As with Flemish and Parisian tapestries...
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19th Century French Antique Aubusson Tapestries
Materials
Wool, Silk
Fine and Very Decorative Aubusson Carpet or Throw
Located in Stamford, CT
Having wonderfully vibrant and colorful flowers, leafs and vines in a beige colored background this finely woven Tapestry is sure to add glamour to any room it is set or hung in.
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Aubusson Tapestries
Materials
Fabric
Late 19th Century Antique French Pastoral Tapestry Route de Limoges Louis XV Art
Located in Dallas, TX
72470 Late 19th Century Antique French Pastoral Tapestry Route de Limoges with Louis XV Style, French Rococo Wall Hanging. The scene depicts a family moving by a horse drawn cart on ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Aubusson Tapestries
Materials
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
Materials
Wool, Silk
Late 19th-Century Antique French Aubusson Tapestry Inspired by Francois Boucher
Located in Dallas, TX
73625 Late 19th-Century Antique French Aubusson Tapestry, 07'06 x 09'00. French Aubusson tapestries, originating from Aubusson, France, are intricately woven textiles renowned since ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Aubusson Tapestries
Materials
Wool, Silk
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
Materials
Wool
Late 19th Century Antique French Aubusson Tapestry Wall Hanging
Located in Dallas, TX
72780 Late 19th Century Antique French Aubusson tapestry wall hanging. This antique French Aubusson tapestry with French Romanticism is a work of art. The historic worth far exceeds ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Aubusson Tapestries
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Wool
Antique Rug, Tapestry Felemish Style Wall Decoration Object, Decorative rugs
Located in Hampshire, GB
A fabulous 19th-century handwoven tapestry in an excellent condition. The scene of celebration among nature. A similar technique is used for making the tapestry as in Aubusson and Ne...
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1970s Belgian Vintage Aubusson Tapestries
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Organic Material
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
Materials
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
Materials
Wool
1860s Antique French Silk Aubusson Tapestry
Located in Dallas, TX
73014 Antique French Silk Aubusson Tapestry, 05'00 x 07'00. French Aubusson tapestries are exquisite handwoven textiles originating from the town of Aubusson in central France. Craft...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Aubusson Tapestries
Materials
Silk
Antique English Needlepoint from the Late-18th Century with Beautiful Flowers
Located in Atlanta, GA
Measures: 5'10 x 6'1.
This striking, antique English needlepoint was beautifully crafted during the late 18th century and remains in remarkably good condition. It is composed of nin...
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Late 18th Century British Antique Aubusson Tapestries
Materials
Wool
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
French Aubusson Tapestry with Pastoral Scene in Vertical Format, circa 1800
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Aubusson early 19th century vertical tapestry with pastoral scene. Immerse yourself in the tranquil beauty of rural France with this early 19th-century French Aubusson tapes...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Aubusson Tapestries
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Tapestry
Bobyrug’s Wonderful Fine Antique French Aubusson Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful and fine Aubusson tapestry with a nice design with a gallant scene representing a couple in the underwood, and very beautiful colours, entirely and finely handwoven wi...
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Early 20th Century French Aubusson Tapestries
Materials
Wool, Silk
Greenery French Aubusson Tapestry 19th century - L1m76xH1m48 - No. 1384
Located in Paris, FR
A stone's throw from the Eiffel Tower We are a family business specializing in the purchase, sale and
expertise of old, modern and contemporary tapestries, rugs, kilims and textiles....
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1860s French Antique Aubusson Tapestries
Materials
Wool, Silk
19th century Aubusson Tapestry Valance - N° 1350
Located in Paris, FR
A stone's throw from the Eiffel Tower;
We are a family business specializing in the purchase, sale and expertise of tapestries, rugs, kilims and old and also contemporary textiles.
W...
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1860s French Antique Aubusson Tapestries
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Wool, Silk
Jean Lurçat wall tapestry "Bleu de Bleu" Manufactura Tapeçarias Portalegre 1957
Located in Renens, CH
Wall Tapestry "Bleu de Bleu" by Jean Lurçat, Ed. Manufactura de Tapeçarias de Portalegre, Portugal 1957.
This gorgeous tapestry in shades of blue was created one year before the bi...
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1950s Portuguese Vintage Aubusson Tapestries
Materials
Wool
Bobyrug’s wonderful vintage hand painted French tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice mid century French Aubusson style tapestry with beautiful medieval design of nature and animals , with beautiful colours, hand printed on wool and cotton foundation.
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Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Tapestries
Materials
Wool, Cotton
19th Century Aubusson Tapestry - N° 949
Located in Paris, FR
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1880s French Antique Aubusson Tapestries
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Wool
Wonderful Vintage French Hand Printed Tapestry Vendanges Design
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful mid century French hand printed tapestry with beautiful design of the famous medieval museum tapestry called Vendanges (gra...
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Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Tapestries
Materials
Cotton
Pretty Vintage French Hand Printed Tapestry Medieval Museum Design
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Pretty mid century French tapestry with a medieval design called Vandanges (grape harvest) at Cluny museum, with nice colors, entirely hand printed on cotton foundation.
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Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Tapestries
Materials
Cotton
Beautiful Antique French Fine Needlepoint Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful late 19th century needlepoint tapestry with beautiful design of a scene of an elderly lady teaching a young girl to sew, and with beautiful natural colors, entirely an...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Aubusson Tapestries
Materials
Wool
Antique French Rococo Noble Pastoral Style Tapestry Inspired by Francois Boucher
Located in Dallas, TX
76930 Late 19th Century Antique French Rococo Noble Pastoral Style Tapestry Inspired by Francois Boucher, Landscape Scene Verdure Wall Hanging. Drawing inspiration from Louis XV style and Francois Boucher Noble Pastorale...
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Late 19th Century European 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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