Sold at Austin Auction Gallery
Jean Lurcat Ateliers Pinton 'Soleil Couchant' Aubusson Tapestry, 40.5"H X 47.75"W
- Price realized
- $1,220
- Pre-sale estimate
- $1,500 – $2,500
- Hammer price
- $1,000
- Category
- Textiles & Tapestries
- Sold
- June 21, 2025
- Sale
- SPECIAL 9AM START-DAY 2- JUNE 2025 ANTIQUES & ESTATES AUCTION
Lot description
Mid-century modern hand-woven Aubusson tapestry, "Soleil Couchant," c.1956, after the cartoon by Jean Lurcat (French, 1892-1966), woven at the Ateliers Pinton, signed lower left in the weave PF (Pinton Freres), mounted to a backing fabric on stretchers, overall: approx 40.5"h, 47.75"w, 9lbs NOTE: accompanied by a 1956 signed letter from the artist (translation): Les Tours St Laurent, July 19, 1956, "The tapestry "Soleil Couchant" which bears the number P.F.202 and measures 1.03 x 1.21 m, was woven at Ateliers Pinton, based on a cartoon created by myself, Jean Lurcat. This brief note serves to authenticate this tapestry. Jean Lurcat"
This lot sold at a past Austin Auction Gallery sale. Prices realized include the buyer's premium and are provided for research only — they are not an appraisal or a guarantee of future value.