Lot 304
  • 304

An Aubusson pastoral tapestry, after a design by Jean-Baptiste Huet the Elder late 18th century

Estimate
6,000 - 9,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • Wool
  • tapestry without frame 7 ft. 2 in. by 6 ft. 7 in.
  • 218.4 by 200.7 cm
laid on wood backing, in later giltwood frame.

Provenance

Bernd Goeckler Antiques, New York

Condition

Now on stretcher within giltwood frame. Some standard fading. Splits, open warps, and small restorations throughout. Silks and lighter areas with losses. Silks somewhat dry. Attractive within frame. Less pink tone, with more yellow than catalogue image.
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