Lot 228
228
An extremely fine deep furnishing flounce of Point de France needlelace, densely worked with exotic foliage and architectural features--252 x 26in. (642 x 66cm.), early 18th century, French, possibly Alençon or Sedan
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An extremely fine deep furnishing flounce of Point de France needlelace, densely worked with exotic foliage and architectural features--252 x 26in. (642 x 66cm.), early 18th century, French, possibly Alençon or Sedan

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An extremely fine deep furnishing flounce of Point de France needlelace, densely worked with exotic foliage and architectural features--252 x 26in. (642 x 66cm.), early 18th century, French, possibly Alençon or Sedan
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Literature
See Lace A History Santina M Levy, Victoria & Albert Museum 1983 plate 276 for an identical example where it is described as 'in the style of Marot'.
See also Lace History and Fashion Anne Kraatz, Thames & Hudson 1989 p68 for an identical example, suggesting it 'combines Baroque and an Indo-Persian influence, giving the whole a brilliantly rich impression far removed from the French classical taste...'
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