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Large French Floral Tapestry Abusson 8 Ft 262 Cm
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Large French Floral Tapestry Abusson 8 Ft 262 Cm

19th century
Description

You are large French Abusson floral tapestry

Over 8 feet wide - 262 CM

Great piece for a wall hanging, would look great behind a sofa on the wall

Bought from a dealer at Les Puces antiques market in Paris

The design is quintessentially French, with a central floral

medallion bursting with roses and other delicate blooms, surrounded by intricate scrollwork and ribbon motifs

Its romantic palette and ornate detailing make it ideal for

traditional, French, or shabby chic décor

Offered in great shape ready for home use right away

We ship to every corner of the planet - including the US - please get in touch for a shipping quote

Dimensions in inches (CM):

Width x Depth

103 (262) x 70 (178)

Physical Dimensions
Width
262cm (103.15")
Depth
178cm (70.08")
Declaration

Canonbury Antiques has dated this French Aubusson Floral Tapestry to the 19th Century.

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SA1177017
Description
You are large French Abusson floral tapestry

Over 8 feet wide - 262 CM

Great piece for a wall hanging, would look great behind a sofa on the wall

Bought from a dealer at Les Puces antiques market in Paris

fig 1. A large rectangular French Aubusson style flat-weave tapestry featuring a central floral bouquet medallion surrounded by scrolling foliate borders in pink, beige, and muted green shades.
fig 1. Large French Floral Tapestry Abusson 8 Ft 262 Cm

The design is quintessentially French, with a central floral

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medallion bursting with roses and other delicate blooms, surrounded by intricate scrollwork and ribbon motifs.
Canonbury Antiques

Its romantic palette and ornate detailing make it ideal for

fig 2. A large rectangular French Aubusson style flat-weave tapestry featuring a central floral bouquet medallion surrounded by scrolling foliate borders in pink, beige, and muted green shades.
fig 2. Large French Floral Tapestry Abusson 8 Ft 262 Cm

traditional, French, or shabby chic décor

Offered in great shape ready for home use right away

We ship to every corner of the planet - including the US - please get in touch for a shipping quote

Dimensions in inches (CM):

Width x Depth

103 (262) x 70 (178)

Width
262cm (103.15")
Depth
178cm (70.08")
Date of Manufacture

Canonbury Antiques has dated this French Aubusson Floral Tapestry to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1177017
Canonbury Antiques
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London UK antiques & decorative arts - ships globally

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A large rectangular French Aubusson style flat-weave tapestry featuring a central floral bouquet medallion surrounded by scrolling foliate borders in pink, beige, and muted green shades.
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Archive I A large rectangular French Aubusson style flat-weave tapestry featuring a central floral bouquet medallion surrounded by scrolling foliate borders in pink, beige, and muted green shades.

Large French Floral Tapestry Abusson 8 Ft 262 Cm

Archive II A large rectangular French Aubusson style flat-weave tapestry featuring a central floral bouquet medallion surrounded by scrolling foliate borders in pink, beige, and muted green shades. View II
Archive III A large rectangular French Aubusson style flat-weave tapestry featuring a central floral bouquet medallion surrounded by scrolling foliate borders in pink, beige, and muted green shades. View III
Archive IV A large rectangular French Aubusson style flat-weave tapestry featuring a central floral bouquet medallion surrounded by scrolling foliate borders in pink, beige, and muted green shades. View IV
Archive V A large rectangular French Aubusson style flat-weave tapestry featuring a central floral bouquet medallion surrounded by scrolling foliate borders in pink, beige, and muted green shades. View V
Archive VI A large rectangular French Aubusson style flat-weave tapestry featuring a central floral bouquet medallion surrounded by scrolling foliate borders in pink, beige, and muted green shades. View VI
Archive VII A large rectangular French Aubusson style flat-weave tapestry featuring a central floral bouquet medallion surrounded by scrolling foliate borders in pink, beige, and muted green shades. View VII
Archive VIII A large rectangular French Aubusson style flat-weave tapestry featuring a central floral bouquet medallion surrounded by scrolling foliate borders in pink, beige, and muted green shades. View VIII
Archive IX A large rectangular French Aubusson style flat-weave tapestry featuring a central floral bouquet medallion surrounded by scrolling foliate borders in pink, beige, and muted green shades. View IX
Archive X A large rectangular French Aubusson style flat-weave tapestry featuring a central floral bouquet medallion surrounded by scrolling foliate borders in pink, beige, and muted green shades. View X
Archive XI A large rectangular French Aubusson style flat-weave tapestry featuring a central floral bouquet medallion surrounded by scrolling foliate borders in pink, beige, and muted green shades. View XI
Archive XII A large rectangular French Aubusson style flat-weave tapestry featuring a central floral bouquet medallion surrounded by scrolling foliate borders in pink, beige, and muted green shades. View XII
Archive XIII A large rectangular French Aubusson style flat-weave tapestry featuring a central floral bouquet medallion surrounded by scrolling foliate borders in pink, beige, and muted green shades. View XIII
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A large rectangular French Aubusson style flat-weave tapestry featuring a central floral bouquet medallion surrounded by scrolling foliate borders in pink, beige, and muted green shades.
Large French Floral Tapestry Abusson 8 Ft 262 CM
Ref: SA1177017
A large rectangular French Aubusson style flat-weave tapestry featuring a central floral bouquet medallion surrounded by scrolling foliate borders in pink, beige, and muted green shades.
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  • ObjectWall Tapestry
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Chateau
  • MaterialWool, Cotton
  • ColourBeige, Pink
  • MotifsFloral bouquet medallion, Foliate scrollwork, Patterned outer border, Flat-weave texture
  • SizeW 262 cm (103 in) x D 178 cm (70 in)

This large nineteenth-century French Aubusson style wall tapestry exhibits a traditional flat-weave wool and cotton construction in beige, pink, and muted green shades. The rectangular textile displays a central floral bouquet medallion filled with roses and delicate blooms, encircled by intricate foliate scrollwork, ribbon motifs, and a patterned outer border. The fabric hangs with a soft drape and shows a textured weave throughout, framed by a distinct reddish-brown patterned border along all four edges. Measuring 262 cm wide by 178 cm deep, the tapestry provides a substantial focal point for interior display. It functions well as a decorative wall hanging in a living room, dining room, or hallway, and is suited for placement above a sideboard or behind a sofa within traditional, French, or shabby chic interiors.

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Aubusson tapestries originate from the towns of Aubusson and Felletin in central France, renowned since the sixteenth century for producing fine flat-woven textiles featuring intricate floral, pastoral, and architectural motifs.

Traditional French tapestries are woven primarily using natural wool and silk fibres on a loom, utilising a flat-weave technique to create detailed patterns and subtle colour gradations.

Authentic pieces exhibit flat-weave construction, natural dye variations, finely detailed border motifs, and visible reverse-side weave structure rather than printed or machine-loomed backing.

A large tapestry can be mounted as a focal piece above a sideboard or on an expansive wall, introducing texture, warmth, and traditional pattern to modern or neutral schemes.

Preserve tapestries by mounting them away from direct sunlight, vacuuming gently with a low-suction brush attachment, and seeking professional textile conservators for deep cleaning.
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