A Stunning Discovery at Wilanów Palace in Warsaw: 19th Century ‘Paradise’ Wallpapers Revealed!

After carefully removing the post-war fabric coverings, these living works of art are revealed in all their glory!

At the beginning of October, representatives of the Museum of the Palace of King Jan III said. in Wilanów with this fascinating news. “Conservators and viewers were completely enchanted by what appeared before our eyes,” the museum posted on social media.

An extraordinary find in the Wilanów Palace

The exciting discovery was announced on Wednesday, October 9th and caused a stir on the internet. According to the museum’s Facebook post, 19th-century wallpaper, bursting with color and intricate design, was hidden beneath 1960s fabric upholstery in the Malinowy Salon (Raspberry Salon). “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 using 1,554 printing blocks in 192 colors,” the post says.

It is important to note that this discovery was preceded by careful research by historians and restorers. The decision to remove the covers was not taken lightly – there was a significant risk that the underlying fabric could be damaged or, worse, that nothing of value would be exposed.

“This happened just yesterday – conservators and observers were thrilled with what we saw,” the museum said. “We now face the next challenge of raising significant funds for the full conservation and preservation of these magnificent decorations. We already know how to restore the original charm of another room in the palace.”

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Source: Gazeta Wyborcza, Eska