A group of dark umber foliate velvet curtains, European, 20th century

comprising of four dark umber velvet curtains (approximately 480cm high by 120cm wide), two matching swags with tassels along lower edge (approximately 250 by 150cm), with four matching crescent shaped tie backs, and four apricot plain silk lightweight curtains (approximately 460 by 90cm)
(qty 14)

Schütze, S., Palazzo Sacchetti, De Luca Editori d’Arte, Roma, 2003, pg.117, illustrates two pairs of the curtains in situ in the Stanza di Annibale

in good overall condition. Would benefit from a clean comprising of four dark umber velvet curtains (approximately 480cm high by 120cm wide gathered across the top, 250cm when straight along the lower edge); need curtain attachments across top edge for future hanging; two matching swags (approximately 250 by 150cm), four matching curved tie backs edged with fringing; and four apricot plain silk lightweight curtains (approximately 460 by 90cm wide gathered across the top, 160cm when straight along the lower edge; comprised of two joined vertical panels) (qty 14) Please ask the department if you would like extra images of the various pieces.
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