
Description
Antique hand-painted textile design, gouache on paper, c. 1930r. From the archive of a French company that produced jacquard woven fabrics. Original artwork, one of a kind.
Painted on linen rag paper that is printed with a tiny grid - the pattern is then read off the grid by "liseurs" (readers) who translated it into a jacquard weave. A unique piece of textile history.
Designs are shipped Priority Mail in a tube.
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: very good condition, may have some minor imperfections
Dimensions:
Height: 12 in.
Width: 12 in.
Depth: 0.01 in.
Category: Drawings
Origin: France
Materials: Gouache, Paper
Shipping:Domestic: Flat-rate of $15.00 to anywhere within the contiguous U.S. International: No International Shipping for this auction. Combined shipping: Please ask about combined shipping for multiple lots before bidding. Location: This item ships from Blue Hill, ME
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In the rare event that the item did not conform to the lot description in the sale, Chairish Auctions specialists are here to help. Buyers may return the item for a full refund provided you notify Chairish Auctions within 5 days of receiving the item.
Painted on linen rag paper that is printed with a tiny grid - the pattern is then read off the grid by "liseurs" (readers) who translated it into a jacquard weave. A unique piece of textile history.
Designs are shipped Priority Mail in a tube.
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: very good condition, may have some minor imperfections
Dimensions:
Height: 12 in.
Width: 12 in.
Depth: 0.01 in.
Category: Drawings
Origin: France
Materials: Gouache, Paper
Shipping:
Your purchase is protected:
In the rare event that the item did not conform to the lot description in the sale, Chairish Auctions specialists are here to help. Buyers may return the item for a full refund provided you notify Chairish Auctions within 5 days of receiving the item.
Condition
Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; very good condition, may have some minor imperfections
Buyer's Premium
20%
1930s Antique Textile Design
Estimate $80-$230
Starting Price
$40
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