Jean LURÇAT (1892-1966)
‘Villeflix’ Tapestry, unique piece, 1926.
After a cartoon by Jean Lurçat, executed by Marthe Hennebert.
Wool canvas.
238 x 126 cm

Provenance
Bernheim Collection, directly commissioned from the artist, Villeflix, 1926.
By descent to the Annie and Jean Dalsace collection, then by descent within the family.

Bibliography
– E. da Costa Meyer, Pierre Chareau, Modern Architecture and Design, exhibition catalogue, The Jewish Museum, New York, November 4, 2016 – March 26, 2017, p. 127.
– M. Vellay, Portraits croisés, La Maison de verre Dalsace / Chareau, éditions du Regard, Paris, 2021, p. 75, 225.
– F. Lamond, Jean Lurçat / Pierre Chareau: The Story of an Encounter, Editions sans égal, Paris, 2025, pp. 72-75, and preface.

 

 

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