Lot 259
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A fine embroidered and appliqué coverlet, the ground of golden yellow satin applied with blue satin outlined with couched twisted ivory silk cord and embroidered in ivory silks, with a lattice field of leafy broken stems around a central medallion of foliate arabesques and grotesques, repeated at each corner, the borders with a flowering vine, with twisted rope and foliate scrolls--113 x 101in. (288 x 256cm.), probably Italian, circa 1600, some damages and repairs
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A fine embroidered and appliqué coverlet, the ground of golden yellow satin applied with blue satin outlined with couched twisted ivory silk cord and embroidered in ivory silks, with a lattice field of leafy broken stems around a central medallion of foliate arabesques and grotesques, repeated at each corner, the borders with a flowering vine, with twisted rope and foliate scrolls--113 x 101in. (288 x 256cm.), probably Italian, circa 1600, some damages and repairs

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A fine embroidered and appliqué coverlet, the ground of golden yellow satin applied with blue satin outlined with couched twisted ivory silk cord and embroidered in ivory silks, with a lattice field of leafy broken stems around a central medallion of foliate arabesques and grotesques, repeated at each corner, the borders with a flowering vine, with twisted rope and foliate scrolls--113 x 101in. (288 x 256cm.), probably Italian, circa 1600, some damages and repairs
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VAT rate of 5% is payable on hammer price plus buyer's premium This lot is subject to Collection and Storage charges

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