A pair of polychrome velvet curtains, voided to reveal a sand coloured ground, with a pattern of large flowering plants and irises flanked by smaller flowers and tendrils, trimmed with coloured cord--<I>120in x 50in., late 19th century</I> | Christie's

Sale 4275

Costume and Textiles

London, South Kensington

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14 May 1991

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A pair of polychrome velvet curtains, voided to reveal a sand coloured ground, with a pattern of large flowering plants and irises flanked by smaller flowers and tendrils, trimmed with coloured cord--120in x 50in., late 19th century

Price realised

GBP 330

Estimate

GBP 100 - GBP 200

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A pair of polychrome velvet curtains, voided to reveal a sand coloured ground, with a pattern of large flowering plants and irises flanked by smaller flowers and tendrils, trimmed with coloured cord--120in x 50in., late 19th century
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TEXTILES AND NEEDLEWORK
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