SILK EMBROIDERED WALL HANGING, FRANCE, c. 1680

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  • Lot: 44
  • November 2009 Museum Fashion & Textile Sale
  • New York City
In 1986 this midieval textile was donated to the Hartford Symphany Orchestra by Princess Cecelia de Medici-Horwitz; it was in her family chateau in France for many generations. Linen tabby foundation, polychrome silk embroidery, ground in shades of gold,w/ figs, birds & garden flowers among scrolls surrounding center of purple grape clusters, 3.25" embroidered frame, 58.75"x101.25", tan canvas backing, (significant silk loss, especially at top & bottom) fair. Complete provenance documentation provided.

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  • Price Realized: $ 1680
  • Category: Textiles
  • Era: Ancient
  • Condition: Fair

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