Very rare Italian (Florentine) Renaissance Textile Panel
Dating from late 16th Century
The crimson silk velvet appliqued and embroidered in coloured silks with large flower and foliage
Would originally been part of a long pilaster hanging
Backed with sturdy antique linen.
This ancient panel in an antique, time worn condition with general signs of wear commensurate with over Four Hundred years of use The velvet is worn the nap has in places rubbed away over the centuries revealing underlying base. Wear, losses, old restorations . Fairly delicate however reasonably stabilized with slight padding and the thick linen backing
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A very rare museum worthy textile would make a worthy addition to any advanced collection
Would look truly exquisite framed
SIZE 33 inches x 21.5 inches (84cm x 55cm)
Design Note Hang this on your wall as you would a painting , perhaps framed Or if you require something a bit larger mount it onto some antique velvet or silk.
PLEASE NOTE This is the very last panel I have. Totally unique and never to be seen again
S5219
LAYAWAY AVAILABLE