Lot 450
  • 450

A woven geometric patterned silk damask panel, probably Syrian, mid 19th century

Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description

  • silk and cotton foundation, woven textile
  • approximately 178 by 121cm; 5ft. 10in., 4ft.
woven in golden yellow against a cerise ground, with a central panel enclosing an urn of flowers, supported by three arches with  and supporting a cupola, within a surround of small cartouches, mounted on a stretcher,

Condition

Woven as one panel. Original side selvedge visible. Generally faded and with some wear. Attached to later pink textile and mounted on wooden stretcher. Decorative large panel.
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