Exotic greenery Tapestry from the Manufacture... Lot 181

Exotic greenery Tapestry from the Manufacture Royale d'Aubusson Second quarter of 18th century Woven in wool and silk H. 2.10 x W.2.36 m This charming fragment has retained some of its coloring and the borders are missing. It shows wear in the silks, old restorations, rewoven parts, accidents and a rereading. It is reduced in height and probably in width. A similar tapestry is reproduced in Dominique Chevalier, Pierre Chevalier, Pascal Bertrand Les tapisseries d'Aubusson et Felletin, p. 128. Expert : Alexandre CHEVALIER