Auction: European Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2615BLocation: BostonDate / Time: October 06, 2012 10:00AM
Description:
Large Framed La SylphideNeedlework, mid-19th century, after the painting by Francois Gabriel Guillaume Lepaulle, depicting Marie and James Taglioni in the ballet, sight size 39 1/2 x 34 in.
Provenance: Purchased at Sotheby's Sale of Ballet & Theatre Material, October 28, 1982, Lot 16. Estimate $800-1,200
Some small areas of damaged including pulls and tears. Not examined outside of frame.
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