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French Painted Canvas Theater Backdrop from Chateau de Groussay

$29,000
£22,179.91
€25,382.72
CA$41,274.96
A$44,688.75
CHF 23,758.95
MX$538,977.18
NOK 298,782.23
SEK 278,550.13
DKK 189,576.71

About the Item

Theater backdrop painted in 18th century style boiseries. Designed for Chateau de Groussay and housed in the theater designed by architect Emilio Terry. Canvas stretched on wood frame.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 204 in (518.16 cm)Width: 336 in (853.44 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1950s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor structural damages. Minor fading.
  • Seller Location:
    Nashville, TN
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: 1308299237142

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