Antique Aubusson Portrait Tapestry Early 18th Century French Chateau Wall Art Circa 1720 ecclesiastical The blue silk beautifully brocaded

The blue silk beautifully brocaded using opulent Silver and Gold Metal Threads (most likely real Gold and Silver wrapped silk) Which sparkle superbly (hard to capture the sparkle on camera)

Hand loomed cotton ground

5 inches wide (33cm x 29cm)

This 350 year old trim is in an antique time worn condition with some wear and two ancient hand stitched joins

Antique Aubusson Portrait Tapestry Early 18th Century French Chateau Wall Art Circa 1720 ecclesiastical The blue silk beautifully brocadedAn Exceptional Antique French Aubusson Portrait Tapestry Dating from circa 1700 This is an original portrait tapestry not a section cut down from a larger hanging Hand woven with immense skill using coloured wools and silks The quality of the weaving is truly exceptional. Just look at the detail its breathtaking I have had this exquisite tapestry in my private collection for many years. I purchased it from an antique market in France. When purchased