Pair Trompe L’oeil Aubusson Tapestry Portier Wall or Window Hangings: C18th France woven silver necklace This type of animal and

This type of animal and floral motif is characteristic of traditional Scandinavian folk art and design

Japanoise and Chinoiserie styles were hugely popular at this time as travel became easier and the world opened up

probably a treasured picture given by a westerner

These would work very well if stretched and mounted

circa 19th century

Pair Trompe L’oeil Aubusson Tapestry Portier Wall or Window Hangings: C18th France woven silver necklace This type of animal andDating from 18th century France a pair of stunning Aubusson trompe loeil tapestry hangings. Originally designed to hang on either side of a tall door these also would look fabulous framing a tall window or as wall hangings. The detail in these is superb with swags of flowers and amazing shading in the drapery. Theres also tassels and fringing with interwoven with gold thread highlights, which would have caught the light of candles in the room. Hand