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André Borderie "Les armes de la lumière" Original Hand-woven Wool Tapestry

$85,000

£64,084.57

€74,941.66

CA$120,309.26

A$122,474.93

CHF 70,531.49

MX$1,475,937.45

NOK 818,673.42

SEK 825,990.90

DKK 560,134.02

About the Item

-Edition 1/1 (unique piece) -Manufactured by Yvette Cauquil-Prince The tapestry "Les armes de la lumière," conceived by André Borderie and brought to life through the weaving artistry of Yvette Cauquil-Prince, stands as a notable artifact within the landscape of 20th-century textile art. This piece exemplifies the resurgence of tapestry as a vital artistic medium during this period, a movement in which both Borderie and Cauquil-Prince played significant roles. The title of the tapestry, "Les armes de la lumière," translates to "The Weapons of Light." This evocative title suggests a multifaceted interpretation, particularly when considering the metaphorical connotations often associated with "light" in artistic and philosophical contexts. Light can symbolize knowledge, truth, spiritual enlightenment, or even a powerful force of revelation. The juxtaposition of "weapons" with "light" creates an intriguing tension, perhaps alluding to the potent and transformative nature of enlightenment in overcoming darkness or ignorance, a recurring theme throughout art history. André Borderie's established tapestry style is characterized by abstraction, geometric forms, and a notable exploration of the interplay between light and shadow. The creation of "Les armes de la lumière" involved a significant collaboration between André Borderie, the designer, and the Cauquil-Prince workshop, the executor of the woven artwork. Yvette Cauquil-Prince had a well-established reputation for her exceptional ability to faithfully translate the artistic visions of painters into the medium of tapestry. Her deep understanding of diverse artistic styles would have enabled her to adeptly interpret and render Borderie's abstract design in textile form.

Dimensions:
Height: 55 in (139.7 cm)Width: 81 in (205.74 cm)Depth: 0.1 in (2.54 mm)
Style:
Modern (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Wool,Hand-Woven
Place of Origin:
France
Period:
20th Century
Date of Manufacture:
ca. 1960
Condition:
Seller Location:
New York, NY
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU4553150217062

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