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
Aubusson Tapestry Bakery Scene - 18th Century - n° 1153
Located in Paris, FR
Aubusson Tapestry Bakery Scene - 18th Century
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1750s French Antique Aubusson Tapestries
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Wool
1081 - Pair of Hand-Woven Aubusson Wall Doors, Mid-19th Century French
Located in Paris, FR
1081 - These antique wall tapestries were hand-woven in France, circa 1850. Called "Portière", Portiere tapestries are tall, slender wall hangi...
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1850s French Antique Aubusson Tapestries
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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: 5' 11'' x 8' 1''.
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17th Century Chinese Antique Aubusson Tapestries
Materials
Wool
Bobyrug’s pretty antique French needlepoint chair cover tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Exquisite late 19th-century French needlepoint tapestry originally from a chair cover but can be also use for cushions, or frames. Adorned with a captivating floral design from the N...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Aubusson Tapestries
Materials
Wool, Silk
Pair of 19th Century Floral French Aubusson Portière Decorative Tapestry
Located in New York, NY
Called portière, these antique wall hanging tapestries were handwoven in Aubusson, France in the 19th Century. They both feature floral and foliage decor in a deep red and beige palette. Portière tapestries were traditionally used in French chateaux and palaces in past centuries, they are unique in that they are designed to fill narrow wall spaces. A portière is a hanging curtain...
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1850s French Antique Aubusson Tapestries
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Wool
Framed Aubusson tapestry 19th, signed, Bolduc, Lady with a Unicorn N° 1391
Located in Paris, FR
Framed Aubusson tapestry 19th, signed, Bolduc, The Bestaire Of The Lady with a Unicorn - No. 1391
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1860s French Antique Aubusson Tapestries
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Wool, Silk
19th century Aubusson tapestry (rest after harvest) - N° 1323
Located in Paris, FR
19th century Aubusson tapestry (rest after harvest) - N° 1323
Close to the Eiffel Tower, We are a family business specialized in the purchase, sale and expertise of
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1850s French Antique Aubusson Tapestries
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Wool
Pretty antique religious embroidery tissue
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful antique French embroidered tissue for church clothes , with nice colours, entirely hand embroidered with silk on silk foundation
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Early 20th Century French Aubusson Tapestries
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Silk
Bobyrug’s Wonderful vintage french Jaquar tapestry with historical design
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
A stunning mid-century French tapestry featuring a captivating battle scene. At the bottom of the tapestry, you'll find an inscription that reads 'Defeat of the Spanish army near the...
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Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Tapestries
Materials
Wool, Cotton
"Seasons" - Early 19th Century - Paravant Aubusson Tapestries
Located in New York, NY
- Title: Seasons
- Set of 5 Aubusson tapestries
- Beginning of 19th century
- circa 1810-1820
- Wool and silk with wooden frames
- Dimensions of each panel: 58 x 205 cm
- Origin: A...
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19th Century French Antique Aubusson Tapestries
Materials
Wool, Silk
1082 - Pair of Hand-Woven Aubusson Portieres, Mid-19th Century France
Located in Paris, FR
1082 - These antique wall tapestries were hand woven in France, circa 1850. Called "Portière", the Portière tapestries are tall, slender wall h...
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1850s French Antique Aubusson Tapestries
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Wool
Bobyrug’s Wonderful French Valance Aubusson Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful late 19th century Aubusson Valence tapestry from Napoleon the third period, with nice floral design and beautiful colors, entirely and finely handwoven with wool and s...
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Late 19th Century French Antique 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 French Aubusson Style Jacquard Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
"Exquisite French tapestry from the mid-20th century, featuring a beautiful design and nice colours, woven on jacquard looms by wool and cotton. »
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Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Tapestries
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Wool, Cotton
Royal Aubusson Manufactory Tapestry, greenery 18th Century L260x177 No. 1436
Located in Paris, FR
Tapestry from the Royal Aubusson Manufactory Verdure 18th Century L 260xh177, No. 1436
Period: 18th century
Condition: Perfect condition
Material: Wool & Silk
Width: 2m60
Height: 1...
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18th Century French Antique Aubusson Tapestries
Materials
Wool, Silk
Bobyrug’s pretty antique French needlepoint chair cover tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Exquisite late 19th-century French needlepoint tapestry originally from a chair cover but can be also use for cushions, or frames. Adorned with a captivating floral design from the N...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Aubusson Tapestries
Materials
Wool, Silk
Bobyrug’s Pretty Vintage French Jaquar Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice french tapestry with beautiful design of a garden of palace with beautiful colors, woven with wool and cotton by mechanical Jaquar manufacturing
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Late 20th Century French Aubusson Tapestries
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Wool, Cotton
19th Century Tapestry Gallant Scene - N° 1115
Located in Paris, FR
1115 - Tapisserie 19ème siècle scene galante avec des tres jolie couleurs.
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1850s French Antique Aubusson Tapestries
Materials
Wool
Bobyrug’s Wonderful Antique French Aubusson Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful mid century original French Aubusson tapestry with nice romantic design and beautiful colors, entirely hand woven with wool a...
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Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Tapestries
Materials
Wool, Silk
Antique french Needlepoint Panel or border Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful late 19th century tapestry in the form of a stripe or border fragment, with nice floral design and beautiful colours, entirely hand embroidered with needlepoint method with...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Aubusson Tapestries
Materials
Wool, Silk
19th century Aubusson Tapestry Valance - 327x215 - N° 1357
Located in Paris, FR
A deux pas de la Tour Eiffel Nous sommes une entreprise familiale spécialisée dans l'achat, la vente et la location de voitures.
expertise de tapisseries, tapis, kilims et textiles a...
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1860s French Antique Aubusson Tapestries
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Wool, Silk
Bobyrug’s Pretty French Gallant Scene Jaquar Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
"Enhance your space with this exquisite vintage French tapestry featuring a romantic scene inspired by François Boucher's 'Les Amours pastorales.' With the 18th-century Rococo style...
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Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Tapestries
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Claude Gozlan "the Palace of Chimeras" moderne french Tapestry Pinton - N° 1383
Located in Paris, FR
Claude GOZLAN (1930-2006)
AUBUSSON tapestry "The Palace of Chimeras" from the PINTON workshop
Signed and justified 1/6 lower right.
Also signed, titled a...
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1970s French Vintage Aubusson Tapestries
Materials
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
Tapestry Brussels, 19th Century - N° 704
Located in Paris, FR
Tapestry brussels, 19th century
a very fine tapestry with pretty exceptional colors
Measures: 1m65 x 0m70.
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1870s Belgian Antique Aubusson Tapestries
Materials
Wool
Bobyrug’s pretty antique French Aubusson tapestry “Guy Laval” modern design
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Stunning 20th-century tapestry featuring a stylized Art Nouveau and Art Deco design by French artist "Guy Laval." Depicting a family in the countryside or forest with warm hues, this...
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Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Tapestries
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Antique french Needlepoint Panel or border Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful late 19th century tapestry in the form of a stripe or border fragment, with nice floral design and beautiful colours, entirely hand embroidered with needlepoint method with...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Aubusson Tapestries
Materials
Wool, Silk
985 - Tapisserie Vintage Style Aubusson François
Located in Paris, FR
985 - beautiful painted tapestry from the 18th century Aubusson style. With a very beautiful design of greenery, wool and cotton.
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1950s French Vintage Aubusson Tapestries
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Wool
Bobyrug’s Beautiful antique French jacquard tapestry Aubusson style
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Exquisite French antique tapestry, Featuring an 18th-century design, this masterpiece depicts a charming tavern scene with couples, one playing...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Aubusson Tapestries
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Nice French Aubusson Style Jacquard tapestry curtain
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Immerse yourself in the allure of this mid-20th-century French tapestry curtain , showcasing a design of flowers,. Adorned with exquisite hues of red, yellow, green and white, made i...
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Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Tapestries
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Cotton, Wool
Bobyrug’s wonderful antique 16th century French Aubusson tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very nice and old french tapestry fragment, from the middle of the 16th century, with nice design of its period design and beautiful natural colo...
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16th Century French Antique Aubusson Tapestries
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Wool, Silk
Bobyrug's pretty vintage French jacquard tapestry Aubusson style (hunters' stop)
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Pretty vintage French Aubusson style tapestry woven on mechanical jacquard looms with wool and cotton with a design of « Hunters' stop »
Based on an Aubusson tapestry, mid-18th cent...
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Late 20th Century French Aubusson Tapestries
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Wool, Cotton
Bobyrug’s Vintage French Aubusson Style Jaquar Tapestry « pastoral loves »
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Introducing a magnificent 20th-century tapestry that captures the essence of the gentle joys of life, festivities, music, and above all, love. Set against a rustic backdrop, shepherd...
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Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Tapestries
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Beautiful Vintage French Jaquar Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice French Aubusson style tapestry, with beautiful design of a bouquet of flowers and beautiful colors, mechanical Jaquar manufacturing with wool and cotton.
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Late 20th Century French Aubusson Tapestries
Materials
Cotton
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
Materials
Wool
$14,995 Sale Price
25% Off
Bobyrug’s Wonderful Antique French Aubusson Fine Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful late 19th century French Aubusson tapestry with a nice gallant decor, hunting and beautiful colors, extremely finely hand woven with silk and wool.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Aubusson Tapestries
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Wool, Silk
Brussels Tapestry Late 17th Century - Music Lesson Scene - L1m50xh2m67 - N° 1397
Located in Paris, FR
A stone's throw from the Eiffel Tower We are a family business specializing in the purchase, sale and
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Late 17th Century French Antique Aubusson Tapestries
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Wool, Silk
Bobyrug’s Nice Vintage Aubusson Style Jaquar Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful french Aubusson style tapestry with nice medieval design and beautiful colors, woven with mechanical Jaquar manufacturing with wool and cotton.
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Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Tapestries
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Wool, Cotton
Fragment Of Modern Franch Aubusson Tapestry - 100lx60h Cm - No. 1400
Located in Paris, FR
A stone's throw from the Eiffel Tower We are a family business specializing in the purchase, sale and
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1940s French Vintage Aubusson Tapestries
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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
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Wool, Silk
$10,000 Sale Price
23% Off
Beauvais tapestry 19th - arrival of fishermen at the gate - H310xL230 - N° 1406
Located in Paris, FR
A stone's throw from the Eiffel Tower We are a family business specializing in the purchase, sale and
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1840s French Antique Aubusson Tapestries
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Wool, Silk
1072 - Modern Tapestry Around 1980 'the Rooster', Handmade
Located in Paris, FR
1072 - Modern tapestry around 1980 (the rooster). Handmade.
with very pretty colors and signed Fourmier.
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1980s French Vintage Aubusson Tapestries
Materials
Wool
Bobyrug’s Very Beautiful Antique French Jaquar Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful late 19th century French tapestry with nice design of 18th century paintings with pretty details and nice light colors, mechanical Jaquar manufacturing woven with wool...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Aubusson Tapestries
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Wool, Cotton
Vintage Aubusson Style Jaquar Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Late 20th century Aubusson style tapestry with beautiful design of town and nice colors, made by mechanical Jaquar manufacturing with wool.
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Late 20th Century French Aubusson Tapestries
Materials
Wool
Bobyrug’s Antique Aubusson Cushion Chair Cover Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful late 19th century Aubusson tapestry with a beautiful design and colors, wool and silk woven on cotton foundation.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Aubusson Tapestries
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Silk
Antique Aubusson Cushion Chair Cover Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful late 19th century Aubusson tapestry with a beautiful design and colors, wool and silk woven on cotton foundation.
Initially made as a seated chair cover...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Aubusson Tapestries
Materials
Silk, Wool
Aubusson tapestry 19th century. century - 2m80Hx1m80L - N° 943
Located in Paris, FR
Close to the Eiffel Tower, We are a family business specialized in the purchase, sale and expertise of
tapestries, carpets, kilims and textiles old, modern and contemporary.
We work ...
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1850s French Antique Aubusson Tapestries
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Wool, Silk
Bobyrug’s Pretty Vintage French Jaquar Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful mid century french tapestry with beautiful mythology design and nice colors, mechanical Jaquar manufacturing with wool and cotton.
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Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Tapestries
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Wool, Cotton
Aubusson Style Jacquard Tapestry "Dance and Celebration"
Located in Miami, FL
A captivating Aubusson style jacquard tapestry depicting a scene of romantic revelry. This vibrant tapestry portrays a scene of couples in elegant attire engaged in a lively dance, a...
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20th Century Belgian Aubusson Tapestries
Materials
Wool, Cotton
$1,575 Sale Price
28% Off
Bobyrug’s Nice French Aubusson Style Jacquard Tapestry « pastoral loves »
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
« Les Amours Pastorales » based on a painting by François Boucher.
The amiable genre of the Pastoral is well suited to the refined and cheerful settings of the 18th century. The pai...
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Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Tapestries
Materials
Wool, Cotton
French Modern Tapestry Signed P.a. Ekman Monogram House Hamlet Aubusson , N 1376
Located in Paris, FR
P.A. EKMAN “Lady and the Buccaneers in the Tropics”
Modern tapestry circa 1950 woven by the Hamot house in Aubusson
signature “P.A. EKMAN” and monogram “HA”
L: 301 cm x H: 183 cm
A ...
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1950s French Vintage Aubusson Tapestries
Materials
Wool
Bobyrug’s Nice Antique Needlepoint French Rug Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful late 19th century needlepoint tapestry or rug, with a floral design and beautiful colors, entirely hand embroidered with wool and silk on cotton foundation.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Aubusson Tapestries
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Wool, Cotton, Silk
Antique French Tapestry Circa 1900 in Soft Autumnal Colors
Located in Port Washington, NY
This enchanting antique tapestry beautifully illustrates the remarkable depth and richness that was perfected by French artisans of the 19th-20th century. A remarkable Tapestry displ...
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Early 20th Century French Aubusson Tapestries
Materials
Wool
$4,799 Sale Price
20% Off
Pretty French « rendez-vous galant » Design Jaquar Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
"Discover the timeless elegance of this exquisite vintage French tapestry featuring a captivating gallant scene of lovers on the beach surrounded by rivers and streams. Adorned with vibrant colors, this masterpiece is intricately woven with a blend of luxurious wool and cotton on Jacquard looms in Jules Pansu's workshops. it captures a design of the drawing called (rendez-vous galant) "Romantic Rendezvous" at 18th century.
« Rendez-vous galant »
Made according to the drawings of Maurice Jacques...
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Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Tapestries
Materials
Wool, Cotton
18th Century French Aubusson Rustic Tapestry Panel
Located in New York, NY
A French Aubusson rustic tapestry panel from the 18th century, featuring several women and children in the foreground, tending to various chores while seated in a grassy field, with ...
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18th Century French Antique Aubusson Tapestries
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Wool
$15,995 Sale Price
20% Off
Aubusson Tapestry, Berger Mouton, xix E. Century, N° 1149
Located in Paris, FR
Aubusson tapestry - Berger Mouton - XIX E. century mille fleures gothic.
Thanks to our Restoration-Conservation workshop and also Our know-how,
we are pleased to present to you wo...
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1880s French Antique Aubusson Tapestries
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Wool
Bobyrug’s pretty antique French needlepoint chair cover tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Exquisite late 19th-century French needlepoint tapestry originally from a chair cover but can be also use for cushions, or frames. Adorned with a captivating floral design from the N...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Aubusson Tapestries
Materials
Wool, Silk
Antique french Aubusson tapestry for Cushion Chair Cover
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful late 19th century Aubusson tapestry originally made for covering the seat of an armchair with a beautiful floral design and nice natural colours, entirely and finely h...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Aubusson Tapestries
Materials
Wool, Silk
18th Century, Aubusson Tapestry, N° 1195
Located in Paris, FR
18th Century Aubusson tapestry - N° 1195 .
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we are pleased to present to you works of art in fabric such as...
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1750s French Antique Aubusson Tapestries
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Wool
Antique Long French Aubusson Fragment Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful 19th century french Aubusson fragment of a tapestry with nice design and beautiful light colors, entirely hand woven with wool on cotton.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Aubusson Tapestries
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Wool
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.