Antique Silk and Silver Metal Thread Brocade Large Size Panel: C18th Lyon, France
This beautiful textile arrangement is a detailed window treatment consisting of a decorative ivory scalloped pelmet (valance) and matching drapery borders (lambrequins) featuring elegant 18th-century floral embroidery.
The embroidery has a classical serpentine ribbon or scrolling vine motif intertwined with delicate floral sprays, bows, and openwork lace-like borders. This delicate, fluid style is highly characteristic of French textile patterns from the mid-to-late 18th century (Rococo and Neoclassical periods).
The colour palette uses muted, natural vegetable-dyed tones including earthy reds, sage and olive greens, ochre yellows, and soft blues, which are common to period pieces.
The borders are finished with a contrasting dark brown twisted cord or passementerie trim, which beautifully defines the scalloped edge of the valance and the vertical drop panels.
Measurements:
226 x 165cm
Condition:
Good condition for an item of this antiquity, with a watermark and an area of slight fading. Nothing very noticeable.