Antique French 15th-16th c. Aubusson Tapestry Panel, Horses, Lord & Lady, Soldiers Processional, Verdure
Remarkably appealing subject, superb size to hang on wall. This is a c.1500s or possibly late 1400s woven wool French Aubusson panel, a museum piece, superb subject fragment of what would surely have been a full wall palace or chateaux hanging. I am unsure if it is a King and Queen, but it has a feel of it. Several horses, a lot of men with banners and at least 2 women. One of my very best tapestries from a lifetime of collecting them. It has been beautifully restored for hanging, a 2" woven border and a linen backing as part of its professional preservation. There are hanging loops across the top, ready to hang. Superb colors, magnificent figural scene. It is 57" wide, a rectangle (slight distortions in my photos, but it is even, not off-kilter) and 48" tall. Will be perfect hung above a bed, a mantel, a stairway. . superb size. Very good to excellent condition for age and type. As noted, has been professionally worked and restoration done within the past 100 years. A linen backing a