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Vintage French Wall Tapestry from the Paris Colonial Exhibition of 1931
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A fabulous, vintage souvenir from the Paris Colonial Exhibition in 1931. This rare wall tapestry has been well preserved by a French owner for many years and is therefore in very good condition. The colors are still surprisingly bright considering its age and there are no signs of wear. This is clearly not only a unique piece of history, but also a very decorative vintage item not to be missed.
The Paris Colonial Exhibition of 1931 was organized to display the diverse cultures and resources of France's colonial possessions. However, other colonial powers were inited as well such as the US, Great Britain, Portugal, Belgium and Spain. The exhibition was held from May 6 to November 15, 1931 and gathered around 8 million visitors. Of all the pavillons, the real-size reproduction of the temple of Angkor-Vat in the French Indochina section was one of the main attractions.
This amazing, woven wall tapestry must have been brought home by a visitor at the time. It has no labels or maker's markings. The tapestry seems to be made of cotton and silk. It has cotton fringes on all four sides. It features a lion with the inscription "Exposition Coloniale Paris 1931" in French in the middle. The temple of Angkor-Vat can be seen on all four corners. Along the sides are two different motifs of colonial inhabitants (see photos).
In good vintage condition. The colors are still vivid and the tapestry shows no major signs of wear. The fringes are also in good condition. There are a couple of orange stains on the back (see photos) that are however hardly noticible on the front due to the elaborate and colorful motifs (see photos). The tapestry is ready to be displayed and enjoyed as is. It has not been washed/dry-cleaned, I leave that decision up to the new owner.
Dimension with fringes: height 157 cm/ 61 3/4", width 147 cm/ 57 3/4".
Weight: 855 g/ 1.9 lb
- Dimensions:Height: 61.82 in (157 cm)Width: 57.88 in (147 cm)Depth: 0.1 in (2.5 mm)
- Materials and Techniques:Textile,Woven
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1931
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:COLMAR, FR
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU8190241007382
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