Lot Essay
Previously sold Christie's London 07 November 1989, lot 254. From a South German Convent, for £10,000
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1596
Details
A FINE SWISS OR SOUTH GERMAN FILET LACE ALTAR FRONTAL
1596
Worked with the story of Adam and Eve and inscribed 'HOC.OPVS. F. F. PRIORES. S. MI. ROSARII.1596.'
33 x 49 in. (84 x 125 cm.) in later frame
1596
Worked with the story of Adam and Eve and inscribed 'HOC.OPVS. F. F. PRIORES. S. MI. ROSARII.1596.'
33 x 49 in. (84 x 125 cm.) in later frame
Literature
Textilkunst, H21915F, 1st march 1978, p.8.
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