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The Divine Dance: A Vintage Chinese Aubusson Tapestry of Classical Elegance

$2,744

£2,052.42

€2,399.45

CA$3,879.05

A$3,897.01

CHF 2,247.83

MX$47,424.65

NOK 26,111.68

SEK 26,487.48

DKK 17,937.32

About the Item

79488 Vintage Chinese Aubusson Tapestry, 04'09 x 06'05. This handwoven wool vintage Chinese Aubusson tapestry captures one of Western art’s most enduring ideals—the Three Graces—reimagined through the refined discipline of Chinese weaving ateliers. Designed for connoisseurs of myth, beauty, and cultural continuity, the extraordinary masterpiece unfolds like a living painting, transforming wall space into a private gallery. Its presence evokes the hushed grandeur of European salons, where art was not simply admired, but lived with. At the center, the Three Graces move in an eternal, circular dance—figures of beauty, charm, and joy rendered with lyrical grace and classical restraint. Their flowing garments, gentle gestures, and balanced postures recall Renaissance and Rococo interpretations inspired by Botticelli’s Primavera, as well as French academic visions by artists such as Edouard Bisson and Alexandre-Evariste Fragonard. The pastoral landscape behind them—trees, distant horizon, and softened sky—adds depth and narrative calm, allowing the figures to float between myth and reality. The tapestry’s ornamental border is a masterclass in Aubusson design language: scrolling acanthus, cherubic figures, and medallion portraits anchor the composition with architectural authority. Each corner medallion echoes antique cameos, reinforcing the classical lineage, while the rhythmic vegetal motifs guide the eye inward toward the scene. The palette—subtle golds, muted ivories, sage greens, and gentle blues—creates a patina of age and refinement that cannot be replicated in modern reproductions. Rare and increasingly difficult to source, Chinese Aubusson tapestries of this narrative caliber were crafted for an elite international audience who desired European grandeur executed with exceptional technical precision. Ideal for formal living rooms, libraries, or grand stair halls, this exquisite work of art is not merely decorative—it is a declaration of cultivated taste, intellectual heritage, and timeless elegance. Ownership places one in quiet conversation with centuries of artistic tradition. Abrash. Handwoven wool. Made in China. Measures: 04'09 x 06'05. Pile Height: 0.12 of an inch. Date: 1960's. Mid-20th Century.

Dimensions:
Width: 57 in (144.78 cm)Length: 77 in (195.58 cm)
Style:
Aubusson (In the Style Of)
Materials and Techniques:
Wool,Hand-Woven
Place of Origin:
China
Period:
Mid-20th Century
Date of Manufacture:
1960-1969
Production Type:
Current Production
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. Abrash.
Seller Location:
Dallas, TX
Reference Number:
Seller: 79488 Vintage Chinese Aubusson Tapestry, 04'09 x 06'051stDibs: LU942948436752

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