Pair Of 18th Century Aubusson Tapestries In A Pair Of Louis XVI Style Oval Frames
Pair of 18th century Aubusson tapestry illustrating of two fables by La Fontaine
'''le singe et le léopard '' - livre IX fable III
''''le singe et le chat '' - livre IX fable XVII.
Each tapestry presented in a pair of Louis XVI-style gilded oval frames XVI style with wide molding crowned with a sculpted ribbon bow.
Each tapestry is enhanced by a deep blue and gold marbled paper passe-partout and gold, creating a contrast the colors and the delicacy of the composition..
Dimensions:
as viewed tapestry view: 42 cm x 52 cm.
Maxi of the frame : 61 cm x 81 cm.
The tapestries are from the mid-18th century.
Frames are from the second half of the 19th century, with their original glass. original glass.
The gilding was renovated in the 20th century.
Some scratches and cracks scratches, cracks on the frames.
the pictorial rendering of a painting in the ''singeries'' style, in vogue in the 18th century.XVIIIth century.
La Fontaine'sfables of La Fontaine were a source of inspiration in thethe 18th century
for the decorative arts, combining erudition and refined aesthetics.
Period: 18th century
Style: Louis 15th - Transition
Condition: Fully restored
Material: Tapestry
Width: 61 cm
Height: 81 cm
Reference (ID): 1753149
Availability: In stock
