A French Pastoral Tapestry, after François Boucher, Beauvais workshop, under direction of André Charlemagne Charron second half 18th century

section of the lower selvedge inset with woven workshop mark, fleur-de-lys and A.C.C.BEAUVAIS; (reduced in size, borders cut and joined)

Faded colours overall. Some colours (cerise and indigo) stronger than others (all the light colours). All borders have been cut and joined, there are horizontal lines across the top and bottom of each border. The workshop mark in the lower selvedge is surrounded by modern selvedge. There are some small repairs in places. Some oxidisation to the browns, and some weaknesses to lightest areas of weave. Overall stable condition. Tapestry is lined with pale grey cotton, with hessian band across the top with hoops. Recommend Velcro applied across the top for hanging in the future. Charming subject matter, finely woven overall.
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