Lot 223
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An embroidered valence, the ground of fine linen worked in varitoned red silks, the main border with a meandering stem bearing paired leaves flanking stylised crested flowerheads, the outer borders with rows of stylised cypresses, trimmed with a fringe of ochre floss silk--99 x 25in. (252 x 64cm.), Moroccan, 19th century, some slight staining
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An embroidered valence, the ground of fine linen worked in varitoned red silks, the main border with a meandering stem bearing paired leaves flanking stylised crested flowerheads, the outer borders with rows of stylised cypresses, trimmed with a fringe of ochre floss silk--99 x 25in. (252 x 64cm.), Moroccan, 19th century, some slight staining

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An embroidered valence, the ground of fine linen worked in varitoned red silks, the main border with a meandering stem bearing paired leaves flanking stylised crested flowerheads, the outer borders with rows of stylised cypresses, trimmed with a fringe of ochre floss silk--99 x 25in. (252 x 64cm.), Moroccan, 19th century, some slight staining
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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

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