Rare Antique Aubusson Fine Tapestry Border: C18th France
Stunning colors in this rare 18th century tapestry border.
French in origin, probably Aubusson.
Depicting a row of leaves or flames down the middle with a tulip shaped repeating pattern along one side.
Finely handwoven in wool and silk threads over a metal thread base. Part of the metal thread weaving you can see at one side and in some of the leaf designs where the top threads have slightly worn leaving the metal threads exposed.
Worked in rich colors of rust, deep red, corn yellow, marigold, light brown and beautiful shades of blue.
Photos are a good indication of actual colours and condition.
Measurements:
Just over 1 meter 73 cm in length
The width is 16 cm.
Condition:
Very good condition. Colors are still good and strong. The are done extraordinarily wonderful ultra fine historic mends, please see photos for details.