An exquisite Antique Pillow
The Italian Baroque Embroidered panel , most likely Genoa 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
Backed with 18th Century Olive Silk Damask
The panel is a rare and beautiful Work of Art, almost Three and a Half Centuries Old of course shows appropriate signs of wear commensurate with this immense age With a historic, time worn gently faded grandeur that only centuries of age can achieve
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 naturally dyed pale Green linen below, which only adds to its immense charm Wonderful gently time worn patina throughout ,rubbing losses to silk
Please study photographs as they do forma a very important part of the description
SIZE 20 inches long x 18 inches (50cm x 46cm)
PLEASE NOTE I do have two of these pillow, both from the same Private English Estate Each sold separately
S3421 LAYAWAY AVAILABLE
