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76928 Late 19th-Century Antique French Aubusson Verdure Tapestry, 04'02 x 06'10.
This hand-woven silk and wool late 19th-century antique French Aubusson verdure tapestry depicts a landscape scene of the French countryside. Displaying dense foliage, greenery, fauna and flowers, this verdure tapestry portrays a tranquil setting. The floral scroll and bird border seamlessly blends into the pictorial scene without taking away from the majestic style. An outer border composed of a zigzag chevron add interest and a pop of color. Rendered in variegated shades of brown, ecru, taupe, pale green, slate blue, red, pink, lavender, beige and charcoal. The hues of brown range from chocolate brown to lighter shades of brown reflecting a fallow color to sand. Other colors range from ecru (greyish-pale yellow or a light greyish-yellowish brown) to old gold (yellow color that varies from light olive or olive brown) and hues of olive and sage green.
With its commitment to tradition and heart full of whimsy, this antique Aubusson wall hanging can enliven nearly any opulent period-interior with color and vitality. Well-suited for Medieval, Baroque, Renaissance, French, Rococo, Louis XIV, Louis XI, Louis XV, French Provincial, French Country, Cottage, English, English Country, Queen Anne, Tudor, Georgian, Romantic, Chippendale, Regal, Aubusson, Old World, Traditional, European, and Savonnerie inspired interiors with Gobelins or Beauvais style. Whether in a formal setting with elaborate furnishings or in an ottoman style interior, this antique French verdure tapestry will bring vibrant life where it is displayed.
- Abrash. Desirable age wear.
- Hand-woven silk and wool.
- Made in France.
- Measures: 04'02 x 06'10.
- Date: 1880's. Late 19th Century.