£1,500
In stock
Description
A fine mid 19th century French Aubusson Rug
Hand tapestry woven in wool
Condition good (The rug has be reduced in size)
The famous tapestry capital of France, nestling on the River Creuse, is the city of AUBUSSON
Magnificent wall tapestries and decorative tapestry carpets have been hand woven here since 16th century utilising fine silk and wool.
Manufacture continues to this day in the many Aubusson workshops and the city houses a Tapestry Museum with a remarkable collection.’
We are proud to offer a large collection of Aubusson carpets mainly from the early and mid 19th century
Specification
Antique Collection
French Aubusson
1860
158 × 122 cm5’2” x 4’
