Important and delicate tapestry from the Aubusson Manufactor - Lot 49

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Important and delicate tapestry from the Aubusson Manufactor - Lot 49
Important and delicate tapestry from the Aubusson Manufactory Foliage with Birds Inspired by the designs of Jean Baptiste Oudry (1686–1755), an 18th-century animal painter who served as director of the Beauvais Manufactory. Late 18th / early 19th century Lined and braided tapestry Dimensions: H_223 cm, W_260 cm Good overall condition In this scene of foliage and birds, the birds are not merely decorative elements. They are placed in the foreground to lend depth to the work and carry strong symbolic meaning. The heron or wading bird in the foreground is the king of the foliage, perched near a pond; symbolizing vigilance, calm, and contemplative solitude in the face of nature. The pheasant and the partridge—recognizable by their meticulously rendered long tail feathers—symbolize immortality and royal splendor. The small birds in the trees symbolize freedom and the life that animates the forest.This beautiful scene is surrounded by lush, finely drawn forest vegetation. Also visible in the background are the foundations of a lock, a watermill, a stone bridge, or small sluice gates on a watercourse—all hallmarks of 18th-century compositions inspired by J.B. Oudry. The border is also typically inspired by Jean-Baptiste Oudry, featuring rows of gilded shells that mimic the molded frames of Louis XV-style paintings and imitate the carved Rococo wooden frames with seashell motifs that were in vogue in the salons of Louis XV (this type of border is similar to that found on the Behagle panels from the Royal Manufactory of Beauvais) Expert: Frank KASSAPIAN Expert: Frank KASSAPIAN
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