Lot 150
  • 150

A group of five French tapestry cushions early 18th century, probably Beauvais

Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description

  • wool
  • the largest approximately 1 ft. 5 in. by 1 ft. 7 in.
  • 0.43 m by 0.48 m
Together with a Louis XVI Aubusson tapestry pillow, circa 1780.  6 pieces.

Provenance

The five Beauvais cushions: Lefortier, 1986

The Aubusson cushion: Henri Samuel, 1986

Condition

The 18th century examples: With minor slits at color changes, in good overall condition; the Aubusson example: some scattered slits at color changes, in otherwise good condition.
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