Antique Aubusson Cushion

19th century

Sold by Farnham Antique Carpets

Description

A beautiful Antique Aubusson cushion which has been handmade with a silk backing and wool details. This cushion is feather filled and very soft to handle. The Aubusson face of this cushion is from an original French tapestry from the late 19th century which has been conserved where necessary and then made into this elegant decorative cushions.

We have a good selection of antique Beauvais tapestry cushions, antique Aubusson cushions and ancient old kilim cushions too. As well as contemporary pillow cushions from Suzani design cushions and Ikat cushions which are silk and wool all hand-produced in Turkey.

Purchase any of our cushions online and we will securely wrap and ship them to your home.

The Aubusson manufacture of the 17th and 18th centuries managed to compete with the royal manufacture of Gobelins Tapestry and the privileged position of Beauvais tapestry. Aubusson carpets were produced in the upper valley of the Creuse in central France, possibly developed from looms in family workshops established by Flemings that are noted in documents from the 16th century.

Physical Dimensions

Height

36cm (14.17")

Width

36cm (14.17")

Declaration

Farnham Antique Carpets has dated this piece to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1068946

Dealers Internal Reference

10711

Dealers Notes

Farnham Antique Carpets are specialists in antique decorative carpets, rugs and runners. Varying from antique tribal rugs woven in the Caucasus to classical Persian carpets dating from the mid 19th century to the early 20th century.

As members of the BADA - The British Antique Dealers Association and LAPADA - The Association of Art & Antique Dealers we adhere to strict guide lines as affiliated members and pride ourselves on maintaining its high standards. We exhibit at the BADA fair in Chelsea, London every March and the LAPADA Fair in Mayfair, London every September.

Description

A beautiful Antique Aubusson cushion which has been handmade with a silk backing and wool details. This cushion is feather filled and very soft to handle.

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The Aubusson face of this cushion is from an original French tapestry from the late 19th century which has been conserved where necessary and then made into this elegant decorative cushions.

Farnham Antique Carpets

fig 1. Antique Aubusson cushion — fig 1. Antique Aubusson Cushion

We have a good selection of antique Beauvais tapestry cushions, antique Aubusson cushions and ancient old kilim cushions too. As well as contemporary pillow cushions from Suzani design cushions and Ikat cushions which are silk and wool all hand-produced in Turkey.

fig 2. Antique Aubusson cushion — fig 2. Antique Aubusson Cushion

Purchase any of our cushions online and we will securely wrap and ship them to your home.

The Aubusson manufacture of the 17th and 18th centuries managed to compete with the royal manufacture of Gobelins Tapestry and the privileged position of Beauvais tapestry. Aubusson carpets were produced in the upper valley of the Creuse in central France, possibly developed from looms in family workshops established by Flemings that are noted in documents from the 16th century.

Physical Dimensions

Height

36cm (14.17")

Width

36cm (14.17")

Date of Manufacture

Farnham Antique Carpets has dated this piece to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1068946

Dealers Internal Ref

10711