Null Aubusson tapestry depicting a landscape with pavilions in the Chinese style…

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Aubusson tapestry depicting a landscape with pavilions in the Chinese style. In the foreground, a stilt-walker being attacked by a dog, with a perched parrot observing the scene. Festoon and cartouche border. 230 x 265 cm. The border is missing at the bottom. Restorations, scratches.

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Aubusson tapestry depicting a landscape with pavilions in the Chinese style. In the foreground, a stilt-walker being attacked by a dog, with a perched parrot observing the scene. Festoon and cartouche border. 230 x 265 cm. The border is missing at the bottom. Restorations, scratches.

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