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Rescued from an old French château, this exquisite 18th century Aubusson portière represents the pinnacle of pre-Revolutionary textile artistry. Once …
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Rescued from an old French château, this exquisite 18th century Aubusson portière represents the pinnacle of pre-Revolutionary textile artistry. Once gracing the doorways of aristocratic residences—serving both as protection against drafts and as proclamations of taste—these tapestries were essential elements in noble interiors.
The composition unfolds in verdant splendor, with gradations of green, warm cream, brown, and beige creating a pastoral idyll. A castle emerges through artfully arranged trees while a duck takes flight above, all framed by a sophisticated floral border that showcases the weaver's botanical fluency.
This remarkable survivor from France's ancien régime stands as material testimony to a vanished world of aristocratic patronage and unparalleled craftsmanship—a tangible connection to an era when even functional objects were elevated to the realm of fine art.
Signs of historic repair considered normal due to age.
Dimensions: 93 x 57"
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- Dimensions
- 57ʺW × 0.2ʺD × 93ʺH
- Styles
- French
- Period
- 18th Century
- Country of Origin
- France
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Fabric
- Condition
- Good Condition, Restored, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Green
- Condition Notes
- Signs of historic tears and repair considered normal due to age. Signs of historic tears and repair considered normal due to age. less
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