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An important and impressive late 17th-century French Aubusson wall tapestry depicting The Triumph of Ceres, an allegory of Earth inspired by Charles Le Brun's celebrated Four Elements series.


The composition depicts Ceres, Roman goddess of agriculture and the harvest, crowned with golden wheat and seated in an elaborate Baroque chariot drawn by two lions. Holding a sheaf of wheat and a sickle, she is accompanied by a female attendant, the scene set within a richly detailed woodland landscape with a distant château and river valley.


Beautifully woven in shades of blue, green, gold and brown, the tapestry retains a particularly attractive depth of colour considering its considerable age. The scene is framed by an elaborate floral and foliate border, retaining its distinctive blue outer selvedge, a characteristic associated with the Royal Aubusson Manufactory following its recognition by Louis XIV in 1665.


The composition draws upon La Terre (The Earth), from The Four Elements series designed by Charles Le Brun (1619–1690), First Painter to King Louis XIV and artistic director of the royal Gobelins manufactory in Paris.


Condition: UV-checked. In good, hangable condition with expected wear and historic restoration consistent with age. Restoration to the upper right-hand corner and areas of the ground, together with numerous restorations to the border edges. The reverse has been neatly lined with a full fabric backing, providing additional protection and a tidy finish.


Dimensions: 378 cm wide × 302 cm high.


Origin: Aubusson, France.


Period: Late 17th century.

  • Period:
    • Price: £12,950.00
    • €15,201 Euro
    • $16,976 US Dollar
  • Location: Sussex
    • Dimensions: H: 302cm (118.90in)
    • W: 378cm (148.82in)
    • D: 3cm (1.18in)