After carefully removing post-war fabric coverings, these vibrant works of art have been revealed in all their glory!
In early October, representatives of the Museum of King Jan III's Palace in Wilanów shared this fascinating news. "Conservators and onlookers were absolutely enchanted by what appeared before our eyes," the museum posted on social media.
An extraordinary find at Wilanów Palace
The exciting discovery was announced on Wednesday, October 9, setting the internet abuzz. According to the museum's Facebook post, hidden beneath 1960s fabric coverings in the Malinowy Salon (Raspberry Parlour) were 19th-century wallpapers, bursting with color and intricate design. "Lush with vegetation, exotic birds, insects, and architecture, the wallpapers represent the four continents: Asia, Europe, Africa, and America. The pattern, known as Eldorado, was designed for Jean Zuber’s factory in Rixheim and created with 1,554 printing blocks in 192 colors," the post explained.
It's important to note that this discovery followed meticulous research by historians and conservators. The decision to remove the coverings was not taken lightly—there was a significant risk that the underlying fabric might be damaged, or worse, that nothing of value would be uncovered.
"This happened just yesterday—conservators and observers were thrilled by what we saw," the museum shared. "Now, we face the next challenge of securing significant funds for the full conservation and preservation of these splendid decorations. We already know how we can restore the original charm of yet another room in the palace."
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Source: Gazeta Wyborcza, Eska