A Renaissance Bed Valance
Spain or Italy 16th century
From a set of bed hangings originally part of the decor from a castle in France
A long impressive valance comprising seven sections featuring Venetian silk velvet, voided to reveal gold metallic ground featuring Pomegranates embellished with Silver metal Boucle work .
Together with Seven needlework Obelisk Coat of Arms ,most likely of Renate Italy
Edged with early 16th century Elizabethan needlework border
Retains original linen fixing header band
During the renaissance luxurious fabrics made of silk, velvet and metal threads counted among the most valuable items owned by both individuals and the Church as an expression of power , wealth and taste
Museum worthy textile approx 450 year old.
Sublime gently time worn decorative appeal with signs of wear commensurate with immense and and use. Overall good for age and type
Please study photographs as they do form a very important part of the description
SIZE 80 inches long x 14 inches deep plus 2 inches linen header (203cm x 41cm max)
S5500
LAYAWAY AVAILABLE
