Lot 525
525
A large joined shaped Broderie Perse quilt, the ivory quilted ground applied with chintz cut-outs, the central field depicting a Tree of Life, the branches sprouting pomegranates and peonies with exotic pheasants perched among them, within two chocolate brown floral printed frames and outer border of rose medallions and ribbons, the lower half with valance--92 x 89in. (234 x 226cm.), possibly American, late 18th century
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A large joined shaped Broderie Perse quilt, the ivory quilted ground applied with chintz cut-outs, the central field depicting a Tree of Life, the branches sprouting pomegranates and peonies with exotic pheasants perched among them, within two chocolate brown floral printed frames and outer border of rose medallions and ribbons, the lower half with valance--92 x 89in. (234 x 226cm.), possibly American, late 18th century

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A large joined shaped Broderie Perse quilt, the ivory quilted ground applied with chintz cut-outs, the central field depicting a Tree of Life, the branches sprouting pomegranates and peonies with exotic pheasants perched among them, within two chocolate brown floral printed frames and outer border of rose medallions and ribbons, the lower half with valance--92 x 89in. (234 x 226cm.), possibly American, late 18th century
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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 This lot is subject to Collection and Storage charges

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