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Late 19th Century French Aubusson Tapestry Inspired by Francois Boucher

$11,060
£8,402.87
€9,656.66
CA$15,535.13
A$16,909.59
CHF 8,959.79
MX$203,363.45
NOK 113,921.43
SEK 104,396.38
DKK 72,134.68

About the Item

73139 Antique French Aubusson Tapestry, 05'02 x 06'04. Bask in the sunlit glow of French Romanticism with this late 19th century handwoven wool and silk Aubusson tapestry, a visual sonnet to the pastoral ideal. Inspired by the Rococo enchantment of François Boucher’s Romance in the Country and the elegance of the Louis XV era, this piece invites you into a world where leisure and love dance through meadows of timeless charm. Depicting a courtly yet rustic scene—two peasant girls serenely recline amid their flock, while a gallant young shepherd offers gentle companionship near a softly arched bridge—this tapestry is more than art. It is an experience, one that echoes through the salons of aristocracy and the grand châteaus of la belle époque. Aubusson tapestries of this caliber were not merely decorative—they were emblems of taste, rank, and intellectual refinement. The soft interplay of mossy greens, faded golds, and petal pinks imbues the composition with both warmth and tranquility, inviting the viewer to linger, to listen, to dream. Nature is not just background here; it is the stage upon which desire, innocence, and harmony unfold. Two stately trees stand like sentinels on either side of the scene, their canopies framing a distant cottage nestled in rolling hills—a pastoral Eden, untouched by time, where every thread sings of serenity. The meticulous balance of composition, where every gaze and gesture has been thoughtfully choreographed, speaks to the mastery of the Aubusson workshops, which flourished under royal patronage. This piece is bordered with a sumptuous garland of ornate florals, echoing the lushness within and framing the romantic narrative like a precious artifact. The textile's refined proportions and delicate color palette make it equally at home in a gallery wall, grand foyer, or luxury countryside retreat, infusing any interior with a sense of historic elegance and poetic nostalgia. To own this tapestry is to inherit a story—a tale spun not only in wool and silk, but in values of beauty, love, and legacy. Its creation preserved dying artisanal techniques and supported France’s once-flourishing cottage weaving economies. Today, acquiring a piece like this is a declaration: a celebration of slow art, meaningful luxury, and cultural stewardship. It is an heirloom of romance, a collector’s treasure that embodies symbolic richness, enduring rarity, and the kind of prestige that cannot be manufactured—only passed on. Abrash. Hand-woven wool. Hand-woven Silk. Made in France. Measures: 05'02 x 06'04. Date: 1880's. Late 19th Century.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 0.14 in (3.56 mm)Width: 62 in (157.48 cm)Depth: 76 in (193.04 cm)
  • Style:
    Belle Époque (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Silk,Wool,Hand-Woven
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1880-1889
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Abrash. Desirable Age Wear.
  • Seller Location:
    Dallas, TX
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 73139 Antique French Aubusson Tapestry, 05 02 x 06 041stDibs: LU9429794730

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