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376 - Important tapestry from the Royal Manufactory of Felletin
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€4,000 - 6,000Sale fees
Important tapestry from the Royal Manufactory of Felletin Creuse region Near Aubusson Late 17th, early 18th century Dimensions: approx. 320 x 300 cm Woven in the bas-lisse technique Made of wool and silk Some oxidation and slight wear Restoration Beautifully fresh colors. In excellent condition. Tapestry lined and edged with braid. Greco-Roman mythological scene based on the story of Psyche and Cupid The young woman in the foreground is Psyche, while the winged figure descending toward her is Cupid. They are surrounded by a wooded landscape featuring a fountain and fortifications in the distance to the right, framed by rich, lush vegetation. Beautiful dark midnight blue border adorned with a rich design of carnations, peonies, and small wildflowers, alternating with stylized leaves in shades of blue, green, cream, and brown. Sources: 1) Château de Huisseau-sur-Mauves, five tapestries depicting the Myth of Psyche (designs by Jean-Baptiste Corneille) 2) Château de Pau (St. Jean Room) 3) Château d’Azay-le-Rideau (tapestry based on a design by Giovanni Battista Castello) 4) Musée Condé (Château de Chantilly)
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CLASSICAL ART, Asian Collection, Antique Paintings & Works of ArtAuction house
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