France

together with six further similar silk floral damask fragments, against a cerise ground, various lengths

Textile measurements; 55cm across the top, 56cm across the bottom, 76cm the left hand side, 76cm the right hand side. Mounted on stretcher - 79 by 58cm. The upper and lower border crudely attached to the central loom width floral panel, reduced in height top and bottom with original green selvages. There is a minor cobbled repair to the centre lower of these attached borders. There is a horizontal technical fault in tension beneath the upper border. Some very minor splits to the madder silk in the field- the damask foundation visible under close inspection. There are two areas of discolouration to the base of the main panel, found beneath ribbon of the bouquet. A charming and decorative item. Six other fragments, loose and not lined. Good overall condition.
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