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Cornelia Forster (Swiss, 1906-1990) "Tournesol" Aubusson Tapestry, Atelier R. Picaud, Aubusson, Fran

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Cornelia Forster (Swiss, 1906-1990) "Tournesol" Aubusson Tapestry, Atelier R. Picaud, Aubusson, Fran

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Cornelia Forster (Swiss, 1906-1990) "Tournesol" Aubusson Tapestry, Atelier R. Picaud, Aubusson, France, circa early 1950s

Wool, cotton binding
Woven by atelier R. Picaud, Aubusson factories, France
Signed "Cornelia" lower right, Aubsson label on reverse

(H: 77, W: 36 in.)

Qty: (1)

Provenance

Property from a Private Philadelphia Area Collection

In overall very good condition, with light to moderate surface soiling and minor accumulations commensurate with age and longterm display; a few small, scattered areas of thinness to the fibers and a few small scattered snags, both generally not distracting; colors are vibrant; with a flat iron bar sewn into a pocket at top and bottom reverse; pocket containing lower weight bar with fraying to corners and overall moderate rust staining; the pocket containing the top support bar with heavier fraying and moderate rust staining; two brass hanging loops in apparently original positions with fraying to support threads; two other brass hanging loops, positioned at center, with heavier fraying to support threads; attachment of more secure hanging hardware recommended.

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Cornelia Forster (Swiss, 1906-1990) "Tournesol" Aubusson Tapestry, Atelier R. Picaud, Aubusson, Fran

Name: Cornelia Forster (Swiss, 1906-1990) \"Tournesol\" Aubusson Tapestry, Atelier R. Picaud, Aubusson, Fran
SKU: 158218143
Price: 2800 USD
Availability: InStock