Antique Louis XVI Style Aubusson Tapestry / Pierment with Putto and Grapevine Wreath
| Stock number | 18950 |
| Size | 4 ft 2 in x 7 ft 2 in (1.27 m x 2.18 m) |
| Origin | France |
| Age | Circa 1900 |
| Style | Textile Arts |
| Materials | Wool & Silk |
| Construction | Hand Knotted Pile |
| Colors | Ivory Beige Cream White |
| Pattern | Floral, Medallion |
Exuding the grace of a nineteenth-century French estate, this antique Aubusson tapestry panel is a masterwork of neoclassical verticality. The composition unfolds like a window into a golden garden, featuring a playful putto perched atop a lush oval of harvested grapes and climbing vines. Below, a gilded ornamental vase overflows with pale, silken peonies, anchored by a single, dramatic bloom of deep crimson that breathes life into the ethereal, monochromatic palette. Woven with an extraordinary eye for detail, the panel is framed by flowing ribbons and delicate architectural scrolls that mimic the fine boiserie of a Louis XVI salon. The sophisticated use of sepia, champagne, and ivory tones creates a luminous, atmospheric effect, making it a perfect architectural element for an entryway or a refined gallery space.