A European silk embroidered and silver and gilt metal-thread applique floral ecclesiastical chasuble textile fragment, French 18th century

reverse section from a chasuble, with evidence of stylised hood within the design, the polychrome silk embroidered details, finely worked with realistic details are set against gilt and silver metal-threads applied in various designs, applied with silver metal ribbon within design and to edges; now mounted within a later glazed, modern wooden frame,

Glazed frame: 120cm by 83cm; 3ft. 11in., 2ft. 8in.; Textile: 106cm. high, 69cm; 3ft. 5in., 2ft. 3in. This textile is the reverse section of a chasuble. It has been professionally mounted against a light caramel coloured satin and set within a glazed frame, sealed on the reverse. Very finely embroidered with beautiful and realistic detailing to flowers. The metal-thread ground, with it's variety of application, designed to catch the light, now has some oxidisation to the silver threads, and some losses in areas, especially within left panel, where the linen beneath is visible. Some minor areas of loss of coloured threads within flowers, see for example pink flower central left side (above the tulip in the design). Beautifully drawn design, technically well executed. Very decorative, evocative textile.
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