Antique 18th Century French Aubusson or Beauvais Tapestry 63" x 19" Panel, Wall or for Pillows
This is a precious 18th century upholstery back of a long settee, salvaged and in need of some restoration if one wants to cut into sections to make opulent decorator throw pillows, or backed and framed as a wall hanging. In either course, it will need some needlework, restoration. Priced accordingly. Photos show it is sections and so you can see there are some areas not yet worked/restored. That said, the figures are fabulous and scenes are wonderful. Children playing, a dog in the mix, and the joyful pastoral theme popular in the 1700s, when this was hand loomed. Large piece to work with, it would be fabulous framed above a buffet, as headboard, or above a window. Will require a little more restoration if you intend to work up into pillows. Full measurement noted on photos. Good condition for age and type, our price reflects a need for more restoration if you wish to make pillow tops, a little less involved if you frame it as a wall hanging. Were it already restored, price would be 3