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"Verdure" (greenery) Very important Aubusson...

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"Verdure" (greenery) Very important Aubusson tapestry. Late 17th - Early 18th century Hunting scene In wool and silk Good condition Remarkable freshness of colors. Beautiful greenery. Wide border with garlands of flowers and foliage Height 265cm - Width 470cm A rich green undergrowth, in the shade of a large oak with dark branches, is the setting for a hunting scene, where two dogs are trying to put down a young stag. The action is dominated by perched villages, castles and churches, while a water mill borders the river. Rich border with flower garland, ribbons and acanthus compositions in the corners.