98x55 large Verdure French 18th century Aubusson Tapestry hand woven wall hangi

Description: *~Hello and welcome to The Textile Trunk ~ please follow us on Instagram, we are @textiletrunk I've just returned from a wonderful buying trip to France. My suitcases were laden with textile treasures , this is one of those treasures! ~The wonderful country scene with manor house and duck! ~*~ It's fabulous ~ A wonderful early 18th century, c1740 French, Aubusson tapestry, one of the most sophisticated, intricately woven tapestries that I've ever found. The scene is wonderful, the tones are saturated and there is a wonderful country scene with duck ~ I LOVE the little pop of red in the flowers!!. This textile is skew-wiff. I was trying to figure out how to hand and I think the best option would be to correct the top as the right side top border is longer than the right! So it needs some TLC, someone to finesse it in it's final resting place!~ It would be ideal to spray a bit of water on to the body and then stretch it back to its original rectangular shape. It shouldn't take much, but it should receive that TLC ~*~ There are many many tapestry restoration professionals!~ This is all taken into consideration in the price. This piece was backed about 20 years ago, with a green plastic fabric. I actually met the woman whose family owned this tapestry for generations! That was exciting as that is highly unusual in my field. The tapestry was hanging from a stone walled room, so the plastic backing was to prevent any moisture from the wall touching the tapestry. It's an odd thing to see, however, it's a very very practical solution!! The rings are all at the top for hanging ~ The backing may have to be removed to restore the rectangular shape to the tapestry ~ This textile was woven in the eighteenth century France in the town of Aubusson, inspired by Savonnerie carpets, made by a royal staff exclusively for the king. The craftmanship that went in to making this textile is astounding. The world's Finest tapestry weavers copied the techniques and motifs employed by the makers of Savonnerie carpets to make Aubusson tapestries, which had become very popular among the wealthy upper class. Production of the original tapestries ceased after 200 years of work, ending in about 1870. Whenever any new ruler came into power, various kinds of new patterns, designs, and fashion trends got created. Aubusson tapestries are woven on large looms in a tapestry weave true to the traditional French way. This wonderful textile has been cared for over the many years it's hung on a chateau wall. If only this textile could speak. It's survived and it was witness to conversations about the French revolution, American's independence , the fate of Marie Antoinette! Bits of history are embedded in the very threads of this tapestry! The rich tones match it's noble associations. The tapestry is made of wool and all hand worked. Aubusson tapestry look at their best in light, airy rooms, complementing both a modern, minimalist setting or an opulent, grand one! Please message me with any questions, I'm always here to help. I work with many of the world's top designers, so can also put you in touch with some of my colleagues if you have any design questions! ~ The antique wall hanging piece with the original border depicts a traditional "Verdure" scene. The lush, green composition a classic scene with duck and flowers ~ trees with thick blue and green foliage, Please email with any questions before purchasing, I'm always here to help~*~ MEASUREMENTS : This textile measures approx. 98 inches by 55 inches CONDITION : This textile is in as found condition and not freshly washed. There are some splits in the weave here and there , very common. Please see above and photographs about the skew-wiff orientation!~ There has been restoration on this piece, you will see mends, There are some small and medium holes in the backing fabric.~ There are signs of time and use on this amazing textile, not perfect but perfectly wonderful and a project that is WELL worth the time ~*~ It's important to use the zoom feature on this textile to see the exact condition ~ all condition reflected in the price ~ Etsy G shelf 2879

Price: 7695 USD

Location: Charlotte, Vermont

End Time: 2025-01-21T05:29:23.000Z

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