Early Embroidered Silk Velvet Church Hanging With Madonna: C17th Italy
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Dating from the 17th century this early silk embroidered ecclesiastical hanging with gilt wire appliquéd elements.
Made from gold and red silk plush velvets inset with tent stitch embroidered corners with a central panel depicting a Madonna figure. Handworked in silk threads with angels and surrounded by gilt wire embroidered star and floral motifs.
The hanging is edged with gold bullion braiding and fringing which may have been added at a later date.
Measurements:
120 x 104cm
Condition:
In a time worn condition with rubs and losses to the velvet surface, loose threads and some wax spots, commensurate with the age of this early textile.