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The Táin Collection
WHYTES
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Louis le Brocquy HRHA (1916-2012)
THE TÁIN COLLECTION – 20 TAPESTRIES
ILLUSTRATING THE TÁIN
Aubusson tapestry; Atelier René Duché (each
no. 4 from an edition of 9)
each signed with initials in the weave on reverse
by maître-lissier, René Duché and numbered;
with certificate of authenticity sewn on reverse,
signed, numbered, titled and dated by le
Brocquy and Duché
Provenance:
Agnew’s, London;
Where purchased by the current owner
Exhibited:
‘Louis le Brocquy Aubusson Tapestries’, Agnew’s,
London, 3-29 May 2001,
The Táin Tapestries
€
250,000-
€
300,000 (£204,900-£245,900
approx).