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French Needlepoint Embroidery Portiere or Window Surround.
Auction Date: October 12, 2019
Estimate: Estimate: 400 - 600
This item has been sold.
Lot: 82
Late 19th century.
Red ground, with floral swags on either side, meeting at the top in a reserve of two butterflies set in a landscape with a blue sky. Braided trim around the border, and silk ball beaded fringe around the inner border. Cotton flannel backing.
Approximate dimensions: 10 feet 3 inches high x 8 feet 8 inches high..
Deaccessioned from the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco.
Condition: Some spots of darkening, mostly around the top. The top with a frayed edge. Some separation of trim.