Aubusson tapestries have a long

history dating back to the Middle Ages. The town of Aubusson, where the

tapestries are made, has a history of textile production that stretches back to

the 13th century, and it is believed that the first Aubusson tapestries were

produced around this time. However, the town of Aubusson really began to thrive

as a center of tapestry production in the 16th century, when it became known

for producing high-quality tapestries for the French royal court and other

wealthy patrons. During the 17th and 18th centuries, Aubusson tapestries more...

Aubusson tapestries originated between the towns of Clermont-Ferrand and Limoges in a group of French tapestry workshops that developed from the 14th century, created by the arrival of weavers from Flanders. The finest and most famous tapestries were decorated with illustrations drawn from the fables of French poet Jean de La Fontaine, from historical etchings and of seascapes from the school of painter Claude Joseph Vernet.

In the 19th century production of tapestries in the 17th and 18th century style restarted. In 1939 a new production unit opened, with the patterns based on designs provided by contemporary artists such more...

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A Napoleon III Aubusson tapestry, third quarter 19th century,…

A Napoleon III Aubusson tapestry, third quarter 19th century, in eighteenth century style, the quatrefoil centre of flowers and foliate strapwork on a pale green ground within borders of similar motifs and escutcheons to the corners, 340 x 315 cm

A large Aubusson style verdure tapestry of a hunting scene,…

A large Aubusson style verdure tapestry of a hunting scene, 18th century, depicting hunters on horseback and dogs attacking a deer in a parkland setting, enclosed by a wide floral border, in muted Prussian blue, teal and tan colours, 263 cm high, 310 cm…

An Aubusson style garden tapestry, 18th century, a window view…

An Aubusson style garden tapestry, 18th century, a window view of a flower garden with pendent fuschia and other blooms in flower boxes, within an arching frame with trompe l'oeil architectural features, 275 cm drop, 128 cm wide

A fine and large and very rare Aubusson Oriental landscape…

Rare 18th Century Aubusson Oriental Landscape Tapestry

A fine and large and very rare Aubusson Oriental landscape inspired tapestry, French 18th century 405 x 245 cm. Provenance: Mayorcas London, 21 July 1981

An Aubusson verdure tapestry, late 17th century, featuring a…

17th Century Verdure Tapestry: Castle, Bird & Vegetal Borders

An Aubusson verdure tapestry, late 17th century, featuring a landscape with a castle and an exotic bird in the foreground, enclosed by vegetal borders, 260 cm high, 346 cm wide

An Aubusson tapestry, second half 17th century, depicting Dido…

Dido's Pyre: 17th Century Aubusson Tapestry

An Aubusson tapestry, second half 17th century, depicting Dido and a young attendant in a landscape, Dido holding Aeneas's sword and lighting her pyre, a floral and foliate border to the top and sides, 256 x 319 cm

A fine handstitched Aubusson tapestry rug, in pale gold and…

Aubusson Tapestry Rug with Chimera Swans and Neoclassical Emblems

A fine handstitched Aubusson tapestry rug, in pale gold and muted teal colours featuring a central four point star and pairs of mirror image chimera swans and neoclassical emblems to each end, enclosed by a broad running border of demi-maidens and vegetal…

A fine small Aubusson tapestry of a stately country house…

Aubusson Tapestry: Stately Country House with Figures and Hounds

A fine small Aubusson tapestry of a stately country house estate with noble figures and hounds, French circa 1680, 230 cm x 120 cm

A large and very beautiful Chinoiserie Aubusson verdure…

Chinoiserie Aubusson Verdure Tapestry, 18th Century

A large and very beautiful Chinoiserie Aubusson verdure tapestry, signed M.R.D'Aubusson, French, circa 1740 the mark Mr D'Aubusson was used at the Aubusson tapestry workshops from the 16th to the 18th century and is recored in tapestry, mirror of History…

A replica Aubusson hand woven tapestry, depicting an…

Cherubim Allegory in Hand Woven Aubusson Tapestry

A replica Aubusson hand woven tapestry, depicting an allegorical scene, with figures accompanied by cherubs in a verdure landscape. 184 cm x 146 cm

A large cream Aubusson style tapestry weave carpet, with a…

Cream Aubusson Tapestry: Floral Medallion Carpet in Light Tones

A large cream Aubusson style tapestry weave carpet, with a central medallion and floral designs in light tan, pink and green colours upon a cream field, 431 cm x 304 cm

Aubusson tapestry, 18th century, woven wool in blue, yellow,…

18th Century Coronation Tapestry from Diana Kemp's Estate

Aubusson tapestry, 18th century, woven wool in blue, yellow, cream and green depicting Coronation scene in verdure arcadian landscape. Provenance: The Estate of Diana Kemp, NSW

A very impressive pair of very tall Aubusson tapestry wall…

Towering Aubusson Tapestry Wall Panels - 18th/19th Century France

A very impressive pair of very tall Aubusson tapestry wall panels, French 18th/19th century, 380 cm, high,106 cm, wide

Pair of 19th century Aubusson Entre Fenetres tapestries wall…

19th Century Aubusson Tapestry Wall Panels (Pair)

Pair of 19th century Aubusson Entre Fenetres tapestries wall panels, each 295 cm x 100 cm (2)

A Louis XV Aubusson tapestry panel, woven in wools with a scene…

Louis XV Aubusson Tapestry Panel with Birds and Farmhouse

A Louis XV Aubusson tapestry panel, woven in wools with a scene of birds and a distant farmhouse framed by trees and verdure within a scrolling border, 203 x 142 cm

An Aubusson tapestry, central floral medallion surrounded by…

Mushroom Floral Aubusson Tapestry

An Aubusson tapestry, central floral medallion surrounded by floral wreath, conforming floral decoration to the quadrants, the top and base. Pastel tones on a mushroom ground. 118 x 190 cm.

A Jean Lurcat Aubusson tapestry 'Le Fauteuil' (The Armchair),…

Jean Lurcat Aubusson Tapestry: Le Fauteuil

A Jean Lurcat Aubusson tapestry 'Le Fauteuil' (The Armchair), tapestry signature lower left and right, label verso: 'Le Fauteuil' Tracen 1 Cartun de Jean Lurcat suite P51 Tabard Aubusson, 175 cm high, 195 cm wide

A pair of Aubusson wall tapestries, French, 20th century,…

Floral Urn Tapestries with Velvet Curtains

A pair of Aubusson wall tapestries, French, 20th century, depicting an outdoor scene of urns filled with flowers, flanked by falling velvet curtains, 214 x 77.5 cm

An antique Aubusson floral tapestry, circa 1900, 346 x 240 cm

Antique Aubusson Floral Tapestry, Circa 1900

An antique Aubusson floral tapestry, circa 1900, 346 x 240 cm

A French hunting tapestry panel, by Aubusson, circa 1700, the…

Aubusson Hunting Tapestry Panel with Hound and Cityscape

A French hunting tapestry panel, by Aubusson, circa 1700, the rectangular panel depicting a hound' on the hunt, with a small animal under its paw, set against a wooden landscape with a city in the distance. 202 cm high, 82 cm wide

An Aubusson wool and silk armorial tapestry, 18th century, 58 x…

18th Century Aubusson Armorial Tapestry (9 words)

An Aubusson wool and silk armorial tapestry, 18th century, 58 x 48 cm

A large Aubusson pastoral verdure tapestry, after the 16th…

Aubusson Verdure Tapestry - Large Pastoral Recreation

A large Aubusson pastoral verdure tapestry, after the 16th century original, 225 x 225 cm

A large Aubusson tapestry, ornate central floral medallion…

Floral Aubusson Tapestry

A large Aubusson tapestry, ornate central floral medallion surrounded by flowering trailing vines, conforming floral decoration to the quadrants, the top and base. Pink, white, greens on a caramel and mushroom ground. 260 x 240 cm.

An Aubusson style tapestry, ornate central floral medallion…

Floral Aubusson Tapestry

An Aubusson style tapestry, ornate central floral medallion surrounded by floral wreath, conforming floral decoration to the quadrants, top and base. Caramel and brown tones on a mushroom ground, unlined. 120 cmmm x 185.5 cm

An Aubusson tapestry, ornate central floral medallion…

Floral Medallion Aubusson Tapestry

An Aubusson tapestry, ornate central floral medallion surrounded by floral wreath, conforming floral decoration to the quadrants, the top and base. Pink, blue and caramel on a mushroom ground, lined. 170 x 270 cm.

An Aubusson tapestry, central floral medallion with conforming…

Mushroom Ground Aubusson Tapestry

An Aubusson tapestry, central floral medallion with conforming florals to the quadrants, pink, blue, maroon on a mushroom ground. 170 x 260 cm.

An impressive Aubusson verdure tapestry 17th century, circa…

Aubusson Tapestry: Judgment of Paris (17th Century)

An impressive Aubusson verdure tapestry 17th century, circa 1690 depicting an allegory of 'The Judgment of Paris'. Woven in wool, depicting an open wooded landscape with six figures in the foreground and a mountainous landscape in the background 284 cm x…

A monumental Aubusson tapestry carpet, circa 1900, of central…

Aubusson Tapestry Carpet with Oval Medallion Design

A monumental Aubusson tapestry carpet, circa 1900, of central oval medallion design with a central floral bouquet encircled by floral sprays and garlands, acquired through Vigo carpet gallery 290 cm width, 690 cm depth

A French Verdure tapestry, probably Aubusson, 18th century…

18th Century French Verdure Tapestry with Cranes and Landscape

A French Verdure tapestry, probably Aubusson, 18th century depicting cranes within a lush landscape with foliage, fountains and rock garden, buildings and folly in the distance, enclosed by diaper floral border, 252 cm wide, 238 cm high

Framed Antique French tapestry panel Aubusson type hand worked…

Antique French Blossom Tapestry in Gilt Frame

Framed Antique French tapestry panel Aubusson type hand worked tapestry, Still Life of Blossoms in a Vase, in a modern gilt wood frame. Approx size of tapestry 44 cm x 58 cm.

An Aubusson floral tapestry, 19th century 270 x 174 cm

19th Century Aubusson Floral Tapestry, 270 x 174 cm

An Aubusson floral tapestry, 19th century 270 x 174 cm

French Verdure tapestry, probably Aubusson, 18th/19th century,…

French Verdure Tapestry with Oak Trees and Floral Border

French Verdure tapestry, probably Aubusson, 18th/19th century, depicting a wooded landscape with oak trees in shades blue, green and cream, within a floral border, signed 'I.R.D' (A/F), 241 x 140 cm. Provenance: Christopher Davis gallery, Paddington, c.…

French Verdure tapestry, probably Aubusson, 18th/19th century,…

French Verdure Tapestry with Birds and Garden Landscape

French Verdure tapestry, probably Aubusson, 18th/19th century, woven with birds and formal garden within river scape setting, in shades of green, blue and cream, reduced, 213 x 275 cm. Provenance: Christopher Davis gallery, Paddington, c. 2003. The…

French Verdure tapestry, probably Aubusson, 18th/19th century,…

Verdure Tapestry with Birds in Garden Setting

French Verdure tapestry, probably Aubusson, 18th/19th century, woven with birds in a garden setting, in shades of green, blue and beige, reduced, 176 x 166 cm. Provenance: Christopher Davis gallery, Paddington, c. 2003. The Collection of Alan James and…

French Aubusson hand woven tapestry

Aubusson Hand Woven Tapestry

French Aubusson hand woven tapestry

A fine French wool tapestry, Aubusson, late 17th century,…

Aubusson Tapestry: Ceres Accepting Cornucopia in Woodland Setting

A fine French wool tapestry, Aubusson, late 17th century, depicting Ceres, the goddess of Nature accepting a cornucopia as a tribute, all in a woodlands setting, surrounded by a floral border, 216 cm x 214 cm

A framed Aubusson tapestry circa 1800, 83 x 61 cm

Antique Aubusson Tapestry (1800) - 83 x 61 cm

A framed Aubusson tapestry circa 1800, 83 x 61 cm

A French Aubusson style pasterol scene wall tapestry, 20th…

French Pastoral Wall Tapestry, 20th Century

A French Aubusson style pasterol scene wall tapestry, 20th century, 127 x 227 cm

Wool tapestry, in the manner of Aubusson, depicting a bucolic…

Bucolic Aubusson-style Wool Tapestry with Cranes and Trees

Wool tapestry, in the manner of Aubusson, depicting a bucolic scene with cranes amongst trees, 200 x 185 cm

A French Aubusson wall tapestry, 18th century in muted tones,…

18th Century Aubusson Floral Wall Tapestry

A French Aubusson wall tapestry, 18th century in muted tones, the shaped central cartouche with a floral bouquet motif within a flourished border, with foliate and scroll patterns, (some losses), 378 x 330 cm

Tapestry: Flemish Aubusson wall tapestry of dancing peasants.…

Dancing Peasants Flemish Tapestry

Tapestry: Flemish Aubusson wall tapestry of dancing peasants. 155 x 228 cm

Mathieu Mategot (Hungarian/French, 1910 - 2001), 'Cinnabar'…

Mategot's 'Cinnabar' Tapestry from Aubusson, France

Mathieu Mategot (Hungarian/French, 1910 - 2001), 'Cinnabar' tapestry manufactured by Les Ateliers Pinton Freres, tapestry workshop, Aubusson, France, woven artist's signature lower right, decal label to reverse beneath dust protector. Height 152 cm, width…

Vintage French Aubusson tapestry, decorated with vases of…

Floral Vase Aubusson Tapestry

Vintage French Aubusson tapestry, decorated with vases of flowers and chains of ribbons, 200 x 127 cm

An Aubusson verdure tapestry, French, 17th century, ducks and…

Aubusson Verdure Tapestry: Ducks on Lake Landscape

An Aubusson verdure tapestry, French, 17th century, ducks and water fowl on a lake in a landscape; 286 cm high, 360 cm wide. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney

A large Aubusson woven allegorical wall tapestry depicting…

"Moses and Golden Calf" Aubusson Tapestry, 17th Century

A large Aubusson woven allegorical wall tapestry depicting Moses and the golden calf, 17th century signed M.R.D Aubusson border has been cut down with visible signs of restoration 283 x 429 cm

A French replica tapestry, machine woven Aubusson verdure style…

18th Century Hunting Scene Tapestry

A French replica tapestry, machine woven Aubusson verdure style tapestry depicting an 18th century hunting scene with horsemen and dogs surrounding a stag. Height 104 cm. Width 151 cm

An Aubusson tapestry panel. Approx. 210 x 115 cm

Aubusson Tapestry Panel: 210 x 115 cm

An Aubusson tapestry panel. Approx. 210 x 115 cm