An exceptionally fine embroided Tallit, Italy or Western Europe, second quarter of the 18th Century

Estimate

10,000 - 15,000 USD

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Description

woven and embroidered, silk and cotton threads
56.7 by 68.7 in.
144 by 174.5 cm.

Finely and elaborately embroidered in a variety of stitches, including drawn work, satin stitch, long and short stitching, running stitches, couching, feather stitches and French knots.

Provenance

Montefiore family (possibly)
Myrtle Franklin, London
Acquired from the above by the present owner

Exhibited

London Jewish Museum (on loan)