Bidspirit auction | Cornelia Forster (Swiss, 1906-1990) ”Giungla”
Cornelia Forster (Swiss, 1906-1990) ”Giungla” (Orchid Jungle) Aubusson Tapestry - Cornelia Forster (Swiss, 1906-1990) ”Giungla” (Orchid Jungle) Aubusson Tapestry #149, Atelier Raymond Picaud, Aubusson, France, Circa 1961-1963. Woven by atelier Raymond Picaud, Aubusson factories, France. Signed ”Cornelia” lower right. Dimensions: Dimensions approximately 91 3/4 x 86in. Provenance: Acquired directly from the artist by present owner. Property from Olga W. Pitcairn, Bucks County, Pennsylvania. Footnote: This tapestry was commissioned in 1961 in Philadelphia and completed and received in 1963 by the present owner. Accompanied by an original photograph of the tapestry hanging in the owner's house from 1965. Condition: The top edge is stapled is a full width wood cleat. The tapestry appears to be in generally good condition overall. Minor even fading and surface dirt. Would benefit from a professional cleaning.