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A fine needlelace linen sampler, comprising a series of cutwork and Reticella bands, featuring button hold triangles and loops and including stylised X and S details, with tassels to each corner, 28 x 9in. (71 x 23cm), Italian mid 16th century -

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A fine needlelace linen sampler, comprising a series of cutwork and Reticella bands, featuring button hold triangles and loops and including stylised X and S details, with tassels to each corner, 28 x 9in. (71 x 23cm), Italian mid 16th century
Price Realized
(Set Currency)
  • £2,151
  • ($3,895)
  • Price includes buyer's premium
Estimate
    £2,300 - £2,700
  • ($4,165 - $4,890)

Sale Information

Sale 9803
AT HOME - COSTUME AND TEXTILES
16 March 2004
London, South Kensington





Lot Description

A fine needlelace linen sampler, comprising a series of cutwork and Reticella bands, featuring button hold triangles and loops and including stylised X and S details, with tassels to each corner, 28 x 9in. (71 x 23cm), Italian mid 16th century
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Special Notice

No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis

Lot Notes

Similar designs may be found in Matio Pagano, 'Giardinetto Nicovo', Venice 1542 and Giovanni Ostaus, 'La Vera Perfestione del Desegno', Venice 1557