“The Lady with the Unicorn” series. These splendid six tapestries are displayed at the Cluny Museum in Paris. They were woven in about 1510, featuring the arms of Jean le Viste, with each representing one of the senses except for the final ‘A Mon Seul Desir’. These twelve foot high masterpieces were lost until 1844 when the novelist George Sand discovered them in Boussac suffering from damage from rats and damp walls. The museum purchased them in 1883 and restored them. They are now considered amongst the national treasures of France.
French. A thick weave of 43% wool, 35% cotton. Lined, with a rod pocket for easy hanging.
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