Framed Aubusson 18th C. Tapestry After J.b. Huet, Animals Parliament - Jan 27, 2024 | Case Antiques, Inc. Auctions & Appraisals In Tn
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Framed Aubusson 18th c. Tapestry after J.B. Huet, Animals Parliament

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Framed Aubusson 18th c. Tapestry after J.B. Huet, Animals Parliament
Framed Aubusson 18th c. Tapestry after J.B. Huet, Animals Parliament
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Description
Framed Aubusson Louis XVI wool tapestry, the central cartouche depicting an ape or monkey with two goats, likely a scene from The Fables de Fontaine, "The Animals' Parliament with Ape J. Presiding," after a cartoon by Jean Baptiste Huet (French, 1745-1811). The animal scene is surrounded by floral garlands on an ivory ground. Mounted in a gilt wood moulded frame with Mayorcas, Ltd. label. Sight: 25 1/4" H x 54" W. Framed: 29 3/8" H x 57 7/8" W. French, late 18th or early 19th century.

PROVENANCE: Private Kentucky estate, ex-Mayorcas Ltd., England and Bergdorf Goodman, New York. Partial 1968 invoice from Bergdorff Goodman with object description (lacking price) is available to the winning bidder.
Condition
Overall good condition with even fading throughout. Some areas of reweaving, mainly around edges.
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Framed Aubusson 18th c. Tapestry after J.B. Huet, Animals Parliament

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