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Vintage Original French Aubusson Tapestry the Unicorn Captives Numbered
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- Creator:Aubusson Manufacture (Cabinetmaker)
- Dimensions:Height: 74.81 in (190 cm)Width: 51.19 in (130 cm)Depth: 0.4 in (1 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:1960
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- Seller Location:Paris, FR
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU4817218336572
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