Details
A fine set of window furnishings of crimson silk damask woven with columns of elaborate floral arrangements sprouting pomegranate heads, framed by scrolling acanthus leaves, in 18th century style, the borders appliqu in ivory satin with strapwork, acanthus leaves and stylised flowers, trimmed with an ivory silk tasselled fringe, comprising two pairs of curtains--74 x 108in. (185 x 270cm.), lined and interlined, some wear at the edges; various panels--two 38 x 96in. (95 x 240cm.), one 27 x 96in. (68 x 240cm.), one 58 x 96in. (145 x 240cm.), one 62 x 96in. (155 x 240cm.), one 140 x 96in. (350 x 240cm.), all unbacked; two scalloped pelmets--22 x 96in. (55 x 240cm.), backed; and another similar pelmet of ivory moir appliqu with crimson satin forming scrolling acanthus leaves, fruiting vines and stylised floral sprigs, outlined with ivory and crimson silk cord, edged with braid--12 x 496in. (30 x 1240cm.), backed
See Front Cover Illustration
See Front Cover Illustration
Provenance
Said to be the late 2nd Lord Rothermere, from Warwick House, St. James's, London W.1, supplied by Colefax and Fowler in the 1920s.