Antique French Religious Embroidered Panel. Dating from Louis XV period circa 1740. Worked in silks depicting a central cartouche featuring a Biblical Figure riding a large Eagle. Within a scrolling leaf border. Areas of padded stumpwork and raised metallic embroidery. On a strong stable canvas backing. Expected antique condition with appropriate signs of wear for [Continue]
Antique Italian Ecclesiastical Chasuble Apron. Beautifully embroidered in silks and metallic threads on a cream silk ground. Dating from early 18th century. Expected antique condition with appropriate signs of wear commensurate with great age and use. Some loose missing threads, some marks /wear to ground silk, antique patina to metallic threads. The linen lining has [Continue]
15th to 19th Century. Antique Italian Ecclesiastical Chasuble Front. Beautifully embroidered in silks and wools in a naturalistic pattern on a hand woven linen ground. Roses, peonies, morning glories, tulips , carnations and strawberries, among large scale meandering garlands. The orphrey band is simply indicated with yellow and cream embroidery. Dating from late 17th century. [Continue]
15th to 19th Century. Antique Italian Ecclesiastical Chasuble Back. Beautifully embroidered in silks and wools in a naturalistic pattern on a hand woven linen ground. Roses, peonies, morning glories, tulips , carnations and strawberries, among large scale meandering garlands. The orphrey band is simply indicated with yellow and cream embroidery. Dating from late 17th century. [Continue]