French Aubusson tapestry | Galerie Lissier - Paris  

French Aubusson Tapestry | Galerie Lissier – Paris

Purchase, Sale, Valuation, Washing, Cleaning & Restoration of French Brussels and Aubusson Tapestries (16th, 17th & 18th Century)

French Aubusson tapestries are among the finest examples of European textile art, admired for their exceptional craftsmanship, rich colors, and timeless elegance. Woven in the historic workshops of Aubusson and inspired by the greatest artistic traditions of France, these masterpieces have decorated castles, royal residences, and prestigious private collections for centuries. Together with Brussels and Flemish tapestries, they represent an invaluable cultural heritage sought after by collectors and interior designers worldwide.

Located in the heart of Paris, Galerie Lissier specializes in the purchase, sale, valuation, conservation, cleaning, and restoration of authentic antique tapestries dating from the 16th, 17th, and 18th centuries. Established in 1991, the gallery has built an international reputation for its expertise in French Aubusson, Brussels, Gobelins, Beauvais, and Flemish tapestries, offering museum-quality works together with comprehensive professional services.

Each tapestry is carefully examined to determine its origin, weaving technique, age, materials, historical significance, and market value. Galerie Lissier provides detailed valuations for private collectors, insurance companies, estates, inheritance purposes, and auction sales. Every appraisal is conducted with complete confidentiality and supported by professional documentation.

The gallery also purchases exceptional antique tapestries from private owners throughout France and internationally. Whether you own a rare Aubusson pastoral scene, a Brussels biblical tapestry, or a Renaissance verdure, Galerie Lissier offers accurate evaluations and competitive purchase proposals based on the current art market.

Proper conservation is essential to preserve antique textiles. Galerie Lissier's artisan workshop performs traditional hand washing and cleaning using gentle methods specifically adapted to historic wool and silk fibers. Every tapestry undergoes meticulous dust removal, stain treatment, hand washing with environmentally friendly products, delicate rinsing, natural drying, and careful finishing designed to preserve original colors and structural integrity.

When restoration is required, experienced textile conservators employ traditional weaving techniques to stabilize weakened areas, repair damaged warps and wefts, reinforce fragile borders, and apply hand-sewn linen backing for safe display. Every intervention respects the authenticity and historical character of the artwork while ensuring its long-term preservation for future generations.

Galerie Lissier welcomes collectors, decorators, museums, and art enthusiasts seeking authentic French Aubusson, Brussels, Gobelins, Beauvais, and Flemish tapestries. Combining traditional craftsmanship with decades of expertise, the gallery offers a complete range of services, from acquisition and valuation to conservation and restoration, preserving some of Europe's most remarkable woven masterpieces.