Antique French 65" x 27" Tapestry, Aubusson or Beauvais, Dog and Waterfowl, Opulent Border, c.1770-1830 18th century French so full of personality and

so full of personality and life

Earlier examples of French faience attest to the strong influence of maiolica artists from Italy

this one is round and is centered by the Pantheon

I'd put it c

and liqueur as part of a dessert service

Antique French 65" x 27" Tapestry, Aubusson or Beauvais, Dog and Waterfowl, Opulent Border, c.1770-1830 18th century French so full of personality andThis stunning and very well preserved large panel of woven wool and silk yarns would have originally been made as the backrest to a large French settee, sofa. It's not always possible to pinpoint, but I think it would be from the Beauvais Manufactory, late 1700s. Possibly an Aubusson or Gobelin from same era. The workmanship is superb and the condition is, as well. The floral and ribbon woven outer frame and dark royal blue outer border, superb