An exquisite and very rare Italian needlework Valance
The panel dates from late 17th century (circa 1680) Depicting the most beautiful flowers Worked in lovely pastel coloured silks and gold metallic threads Many in three dimensional padded stumpwork
What sets this museum worthy textiles apart from others is the truly gorgeous cut out border along the bottom
Two collection labels to reverse one reads The Duchess of Roxburghe the other reads Main Hall Oak Chest
A rare and beautiful work of art One of the loveliest textiles I have ever had (i'm in no hurry to part with it)
Considering the great age of the embroidery it is in good antique condition The original ground silk has almost completely worn away to reveal the strong and stable hand spun linen below, which only adds to its immense charm Wonderful gently time worn patina throughout rubbing losses to silk some of the corded borders need stitching back down Please study photographs as they do forma a very important part of the description
SIZE 85 inches long x 33 inches deep (214cm x 85cm)
S3417 LAYAWAY AVAILABLE
