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THE RAE-SMITH GALLERY
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TEXTILE DESIGN ARTWORK FOR BIANCHINI FÉRIER Founded in 1888, Bianchini Férier was one of the most prestigious silk weaving companies of the 20th century, employing leading designers of the day and artists such as Raoul Dufy. It created fabrics for many of the major couture houses, among them Worth, Lanvin, Givenchy, Chanel, Dior and Hèrmes. When the archive was sold, many museums across the world purchased some of the original designs.
PINK ORCHIDS AND BLUE FLOWERS Gouache. 48cm x 35cm. Circa 1920s. £850 Design No. 52726.
PUFFBALLS Gouache. 54cm x 42cm. Circa 1940. £1,250 Design no. 55380, Robert Quemin written on reverse.
PINK CARNATIONS ON DARK BLUE BACKGROUND Gouache. 43cm x 37cm. Circa 1920s. £900 Design No. 52725.
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