Lot Essay
A closely related panel designed by Mery for Zuber circa 1826 with partial flocking is illustrated in F. Teynac et. al., Wallpaper, A History, 1981, p.70.
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A FRIEZE AND SIDE WALL SAMPLE
After Zuber, depicting a gold and burgundy beaded cabochon frieze above fantail drapery swags and gold braids draping burgundy and emerald floral panels with flocking, the reverse inscribed in ink 1810-1820 (edges frayed, ends frayed)-approximately 6ft. 3in. x 1ft. 9in. (1m. 90.5cm. x 53cm.)
After Zuber, depicting a gold and burgundy beaded cabochon frieze above fantail drapery swags and gold braids draping burgundy and emerald floral panels with flocking, the reverse inscribed in ink 1810-1820 (edges frayed, ends frayed)-approximately 6ft. 3in. x 1ft. 9in. (1m. 90.5cm. x 53cm.)