Antique 17th Century French Beauvais Tapestry with Floral Vase - Rug & Kilim
Handwoven in wool with natural silk highlights, this 1x2 gift-sized antique French tapestry fragment dates to circa 1700 and is attributed to the Beauvais manufacture. A refined example of French decorative arts, it reflects the elegance and technical mastery associated with 18th-century weaving traditions. This piece, likely part of a larger decorative scheme, embodies the sophistication of European textile craftsmanship and is curated from Rug & Kilim’s antique tapestry collection.On the Design:Admirers of classical French design will appreciate this tapestry for its graceful still-life composition centered on a floral arrangement displayed in an ornate vase atop an architectural entablature. The composition is vertically oriented, drawing the eye upward from the structured base, rendered as a stone-like ledge or plinth—to the abundant bouquet above. The vase overflows with finely detailed blooms, including roses and other stylized florals, accompanied by lush foliage that introduces movement and naturalism to the otherwise formal arrangement.The palette is warm and inviting, dominated by golden ochre and beige tones that serve as a luminous backdrop. These are complemented by accents of soft red, blush pink, ivory, and muted blue-green in the flowers and leaves. The interplay of wool and silk threads enhances the visual depth, allowing subtle highlights to catch the light and bring dimension to the composition.Framing elements at the top, suggestive of classical scrollwork and architectural ornament, reinforce the neoclassical influence typical of Beauvais and Aubusson workshops. The balance between the structured architectural base and the organic floral abundance reflects a hallmark of French tapestry design during this period. Despite its fragmentary nature, the piece retains a strong sense of completeness and decorative harmony, making it well-suited for wall display as a work of textile art.Condition:This gift-sized antique Beauvais tapestry enjoys good condition for its age and origin – ideally intended for use in wall-hanging projects.
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Tapestry & Textile
Natural Silk, Wool
NO. 36829
France, c. 1700
1'5" X 1'9" (0.43 m x 0.53 m)
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Antique 17th Century French Beauvais Tapestry with Floral Vase - Rug & Kilim
Handwoven in wool with natural silk highlights, this 1x2 gift-sized antique French tapestry fragment dates to circa 1700 and is attributed to the Beauvais manufacture. A refined example of French decorative arts, it reflects the elegance and technical mastery associated with 18th-century weaving traditions. This piece, likely part of a larger decorative scheme, embodies the sophistication of European textile craftsmanship and is curated from Rug & Kilim’s antique tapestry collection.On the Design:Admirers of classical French design will appreciate this tapestry for its graceful still-life composition centered on a floral arrangement displayed in an ornate vase atop an architectural entablature. The composition is vertically oriented, drawing the eye upward from the structured base, rendered as a stone-like ledge or plinth—to the abundant bouquet above. The vase overflows with finely detailed blooms, including roses and other stylized florals, accompanied by lush foliage that introduces movement and naturalism to the otherwise formal arrangement.The palette is warm and inviting, dominated by golden ochre and beige tones that serve as a luminous backdrop. These are complemented by accents of soft red, blush pink, ivory, and muted blue-green in the flowers and leaves. The interplay of wool and silk threads enhances the visual depth, allowing subtle highlights to catch the light and bring dimension to the composition.Framing elements at the top, suggestive of classical scrollwork and architectural ornament, reinforce the neoclassical influence typical of Beauvais and Aubusson workshops. The balance between the structured architectural base and the organic floral abundance reflects a hallmark of French tapestry design during this period. Despite its fragmentary nature, the piece retains a strong sense of completeness and decorative harmony, making it well-suited for wall display as a work of textile art.Condition:This gift-sized antique Beauvais tapestry enjoys good condition for its age and origin – ideally intended for use in wall-hanging projects.
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