.jpg?w=1)
Details
AN ITALIAN PAIR OF HORIZONTAL PANELS OF IVORY SILK
Probably mid-18th Century
Figured with a checked pattern, embroidered in coloured silks with metal thread detailing with columns of naturalistic poppies, chrysanthenums and tulips, trimmed with later silver metal braid, cut down, re-backed, slight wear and damage
78 in. x 37 in. (198 cm. x 94 cm.) (2)
Probably mid-18th Century
Figured with a checked pattern, embroidered in coloured silks with metal thread detailing with columns of naturalistic poppies, chrysanthenums and tulips, trimmed with later silver metal braid, cut down, re-backed, slight wear and damage
78 in. x 37 in. (198 cm. x 94 cm.) (2)
Literature
Compare Jacques Anquetil, Silk, pages 79-117.