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18th Century French Aubusson Tapestry "Le Cheval Fondu" by J.B. Huet
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This beautiful antique tapestry was woven in Aubusson, France, circa 1760. Square in shape, the colorful piece depicts a French game scene with young boys playing "Le Cheval Fondu", which involves one player as the "horse" trying to keep his balance as another rides on his back, a very popular children game in France. The scene includes a farmhouse, a bridge with a fisherman, a church in the background and tall trees with foliage. The mom is watching from her front door while the youngsters are at play. The wall decor is in excellent condition with a rich blue and beige color palette and intricate design details. The tapestry was originally designed by Jean Baptiste Huet (1745-1811) which was part of his series "Les Amusements Champetres". The "Pastoral Amusement" is a series of tapestries designed between 1720 and 1730 by Jean-Baptiste Oudry for Noel-Antoine de Merou, then director of the Royal Beauvais Tapestry Manufactory. The first production of the designs took place at Beauvais in 1731. The set enjoyed huge success and in the second half of the 18th century, inspired by Oudry's designs, the series was later adapted and further developed at Aubusson by Jean-Baptiste Huet. Reference page 217 in the book "les belles heures de la tapisserie by Dario Boccard (see last 2 pictures).
Measures: 83" W x 83" H.
- Attributed to:Jean-Baptiste Huet (Artist)
- Dimensions:Height: 83 in (210.82 cm)Width: 83 in (210.82 cm)Depth: 0.25 in (6.35 mm)
- Style:Louis XIV (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:Tapestry,Hand-Woven
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:circa 1760
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Dallas, TX
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