£12,000
In stock
Description
A mid 19th century pale coloured Aubusson Carpet with a soft light blue border
Hand tapestry woven in wool
In very good condition
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
1850
444 × 335 cm14’6” x 10’11”
