73692 New Gobelins Inspired Tapestry, 06'00 x 07'03.
Steeped in regal grandeur, this handwoven wool Louis XIV style tapestry evokes the splendor and exclusivity of the French court at its zenith. Inspired by the iconic series The Months or Royal Residences, originally woven at the legendary Gobelins Workshop for the Sun King himself, this piece channels the vision of Charles Le Brun, the master artist whose designs defined the opulence of the French Baroque. To own such a tapestry is to partake in a lineage of privilege, artistry, and refinement once reserved for royalty and the aristocratic elite—a woven emblem of status and cultivated taste.
The composition centers on the Château Neuf Saint-Germain, rendered with architectural poise and framed by elegant Ionic columns. The scene unfurls with painterly grace: the château presides over a gentle valley of the Seine, while ladies and horsemen traverse the countryside below, embodying the leisure and grandeur of courtly life. Above, a cartouche crowned with the French royal arms—the three golden fleurs-de-lys—underscores the tapestry’s dynastic significance, affirming its deep connection to France’s history of monarchy and magnificence.
Every detail is imbued with symbolism. Garlands of winter fruits and gourds cascade around the columns, representing abundance even in times of scarcity, while baskets of flowers and floral swags in the portico symbolize renewal, beauty, and cultivated taste. The female figure draping fabric across the foreground embodies allegory—an emblem of harmony, prosperity, and the union of art and power under Louis XIV. The lavish floral and fruit-laden border, entwined with ribbons and highlighted by the arms of the king, completes the work as a triumph of decorative splendor, simultaneously ornamental and deeply emblematic.
For today’s collector, this tapestry is far more than a decorative object—it is a piece of cultural stewardship, preserving the artistry of one of Europe’s greatest weaving traditions. Acquiring it is an act of exclusivity and prestige, a testament to connoisseurship and refined worldliness. Yet it is also an investment in the preservation of human creativity, ensuring that the heritage of Gobelins artistry endures. Whether gracing the walls of a Parisian hôtel particulier, a country château, or an art-filled penthouse, this tapestry confers not only beauty and history but also responsibility—a woven legacy that unites symbolic value, social good, and the eternal prestige of royal France.
- European Wall Tapestry. Verdure Tapestry. Renaissance Wall Hanging.
- Charles le Brun Gobelins Inspired Chateau Neuf Saint-Germain.
- This is a reproduction tapestry based on the 17th Century originals (Copy of 1 of the 12).
- Lined with a fabric backing.
- Abrash.
- Handwoven wool.
- Made in China.
- Measures: 06'00 x 07'03.
