{"product_id":"antique-neo-renaissance-white-redwork-embroidered-pelmet-valance-c1900-europe","title":"Antique Neo Renaissance White \u0026 Red-work Embroidered Pelmet Valance: C1900 Europe","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis beautiful piece is an antique European embroidered window valance (often referred to as a pelmet or mantle runner) featuring a classical neo-Renaissance style layout and dating from 1900.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe textile showcases highly intricate redwork and whitework embroidery stitched onto a crisp white linen ground. The top and bottom edges are finished with delicate, ornate hand crocheted lace trim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis embroidered panel layout relies on a formal, symmetrical composition, with a central classical pedestal urn overflowing with fruits (such as apples, grapes, and pomegranates) serves as the anchoring focal point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlanking the central urn are two stylized mythical griffins facing outward with outspread wings and raised forepaws. They emerge from elegant cornucopia-like horns or scrollwork flourishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSwirling baroque acanthus leaves and ribbon motifs gracefully tie the composition together, utilizing tone-on-tone whitework to create texture without distracting from the main red focal points.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasurements:\u003cbr\u003e200cm wide x 56cm tall\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition:\u003cbr\u003eGood antique condition with some very lovely historic mends, and an overall patina and softness due to age.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hannah Whyman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57547078369653,"sku":null,"price":785.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0499\/8080\/1179\/files\/54C87F1A-B36B-4DE6-906F-BEEA132EAD53.jpg?v=1788514065","url":"https:\/\/hannahwhyman.co.uk\/products\/antique-neo-renaissance-white-redwork-embroidered-pelmet-valance-c1900-europe","provider":"Hannah Whyman","version":"1.0","type":"link"}