Lot 342
  • 342

A tapestry portière Aubusson, Napoleon III, late 19th century

Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 EUR
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Description

  • approximately: 281cm. high, 138cm. wide.
woven with a central vase of flowers supported by metal strapwork on a plinth, set underneath a medallion enclosing flowers on a blue ground, suspended by flowering trails and swags attached to a fine outer scrolling support, on a cream ground, all within a narrow banded surround with flowering foliate trails, with a outer ­eau-de-nil ground.

Condition

Linen lined. In good overall condition, commensurate with age and use. Very elegant and decorative and of a good size.
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