Fragments of an ivory silk panel embroidered in silk and metal thread, applied on a neutral ground, the center worked with a papal crown of drawn threadwork and metal thread and crossed keys in an oviate of flowers inscribed DAMR'A M(I)EVNA OALATE OBUMD and SPA for Sanctus Petrus Apostulus, dated 07 1605, surrounded by sprays of flowers, the corners with bouquets of pommegranades and carnations, the border with meandering flowers and foliage - 29 1/2 x 57 1/2in. (75 x 146cm), southern European, mounted on board

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Fragments of an ivory silk panel embroidered in silk and metal thread, applied on a neutral ground, the center worked with a papal crown of drawn threadwork and metal thread and crossed keys in an oviate of flowers inscribed DAMR'A M(I)EVNA OALATE OBUMD and SPA for Sanctus Petrus Apostulus, dated 07 1605, surrounded by sprays of flowers, the corners with bouquets of pommegranades and carnations, the border with meandering flowers and foliage - 29 1/2 x 57 1/2in. (75 x 146cm), southern European, mounted on board

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Lot Essay

The date of 07 1605 suggests the piece was made during the papacy of Paul V (Camillo Borghese: 1605 - 1621 elected 16th May) rather than Leo XI who died on 27th April 1605, 27 days after being elected, or Clement VIII who died on 5th March 1605

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