18th Century French Beauvais Wool and Silk Tapestry Pillow

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This exceptional 18th century Beauvais tapestry pillow is finely woven in wool and silk and dates to circa 1750. The … Read more This exceptional 18th century Beauvais tapestry pillow is finely woven in wool and silk and dates to circa 1750. The composition displays elegant neoclassical elements including a classical urn motif framed by scrolling florals ornamental banding and architectural borders set against a richly saturated blue ground. The refined color palette of ochre gold ivory and deep blue reflects the sophisticated decorative language favored in French interiors during the Louis XV period. Originally part of a larger wall tapestry this fragment has been thoughtfully preserved and professionally mounted as a decorative lumbar pillow with a complementary textile backing. Beauvais tapestries were highly prized for their painterly quality and courtly elegance making this piece both decorative and historically significant. Ideal for collectors of French antiques or as a statement accent in a refined interior. See less