Lot 353 AN ANTIQUE FRENCH AUBUSSON TAPESTRY (WALL HANGING)
Up for auction is a museum-quality and art-historically highly decorative antiquity of European textile art: A fine Aubusson tapestry, masterfully hand- woven in 19th-century France. This classic work follows the glorious tradition of the royal manufactories of Aubusson. The detailed inner field presents a romantic, pastoral ideal landscape (Verdure): Magnificent, lushly arranged floral and fruit clusters unfold in the foreground, while the view is guided across a fine body of water and a majestic bird in flight toward historical, classical architectural ruins in the background. The finely graded color palette of soft earth tones, sage green, warm sand, and pastel rosé nuances lends the work an extraordinary depth and elegance. The pictorial composition is framed by a wide, opulent border showing the classic motif of a continuous leafy vine and floral garland in the finest shades. The tapestry is in a remarkably good state of preservation with excellently preserved, fresh color vibrancy and a stable weave structure. A highly elegant, prestigious collector's and interior design highlight for stately interiors and lovers of historical European weaving art. • Condition: Good condition (excellently preserved, authentic collector's and gallery condition). • Dimensions (Metric): 200 by 145 cm.