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Raoul Dufy
1925

Raoul Dufy. La Passion des tissue . Originally this fabric was printed 120 cm wide. Wonderful colours and quirky design. The mythical creature clasp is very Egyptianesque. Tutankarmun's tomb having being discovered in 1923 set the trend for a passion in all things Egyptian, the influence was great in the fashion world.


Cataloguing

Deauville printed by Bianchini-Ferier, the Egyptianesque top possibly of bakelite, stained a mahogany colour, carved with mythical creatures, chain mail type handle, the satinised fabric printed with sea scenes to include a whale , fishing boat, sailors in a rowing boat, three bosses on the harbour side and buildings, all in bright orange, red, purple, pink, blue and brown, lined in mid blue fine silk, 7 in; 18 cm width of top.


Condition

Fabric is excellent. The stained top is slightly worn.