Monumental French Aubusson-Style Verdure Tapestry by Les Tapisseries d’Halluin

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Monumental French Aubusson-Style Verdure Tapestry by Les Tapisseries d’Halluin, Mid-20th Century

This impressive panoramic wall tapestry was produced by Les … Read more Monumental French Aubusson-Style Verdure Tapestry by Les Tapisseries d’Halluin, Mid-20th Century

This impressive panoramic wall tapestry was produced by Les Tapisseries d’Halluin, Halluin, France, circa 1950–1975. Measuring an extraordinary 12.5 feet wide × 88 inches high, it exemplifies the mid-century revival of France’s historic weaving traditions for elegant interiors.

The tapestry is Jacquard woven in wool and cotton on a linen warp, then hand-finished (finition main) and fully lined in cotton, retaining its original satin atelier label with model number 10429. Conceived in the Aubusson style, the composition evokes the lush romantic landscapes of 17th- and 18th-century French verdure hangings, originally created for aristocratic châteaux and grand townhouses.

While the exact scenic panel is not shown here, tapestries of this monumental width from Halluin typically depict verdure landscapes populated with birds, fountains, and classical ruins, framed by foliate borders. Such designs were especially favored by mid-century decorators furnishing Palm Beach villas, New York townhouses, and English country houses—spaces that prized traditional French craftsmanship for its sense of opulent grandeur and timelessness.

The panel presents well overall, with expected light age wear consistent with vintage textiles. Its monumental scale, finely woven texture, and authentic French provenance make it a striking decorative statement piece, ideal for both classical and eclectic interiors.

Dimensions:
• Width: 150 in. (381 cm)
• Height: 88 in. (224 cm)

Final Overview:
A fine mid-20th-century French scenic wall tapestry produced by
* Les Tapisseries d’Halluin, Halluin, northern France
* Woven on a Jacquard loom with hand finishing (finition main)
* Lined with green cotton fabric and bearing the original satin workshop label with serial number 10429

This atelier specialized in reproducing and adapting historic French tapestry designs—particularly verdure landscapes, fête galante scenes, and mythological or allegorical panoramas—for high-end decorators and export markets. See less