{"product_id":"antique-unused-silk-lampas-sample-panel-with-original-label-c18th-france","title":"Antique Unused Silk Lampas Sample Panel with Original Label: C18th France","description":"\u003cp\u003eA beautiful 18th century silk lampas panel in the Neoclassical style inspired by Roman and Greek architecture and wall paintings seen on The Grand Tour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWoven in a pretty primrose yellow with detailing in light and dark blue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe design is known as \"The Peacock\" (Le Paon) wall panel, an exceptional 18th-century Neoclassical furnishing textile designed by the legendary French silk artisan Philippe de Lasalle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManufactured in Lyon, France around 1765–1772, these luxurious silks were woven as continuous brocaded lampas panels used as wall coverings, furniture upholstery, and drapery for elite European palaces—notably commissioned by figures like Empress Catherine the Great of Russia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe central vignette has a prominent oval medallion hanging from a ribbon bow displaying two meticulously rendered birds nesting in natural foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNear the top, a classical lyre sits under a floral arch, a definitive Neoclassical motif representing Apollo, music, and the arts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnchoring the bottom of the composition is a striking arrangement of stylized peacock feathers, introducing vibrant blue and white \"eyes\" onto the golden-yellow\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasurements:\u003cbr\u003e70cm wide x 130cm drop\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition:\u003cbr\u003eExcellent antique condition with a few age related foxing marks.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hannah Whyman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57304109842805,"sku":null,"price":795.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0499\/8080\/1179\/files\/81905A76-EA80-4579-93EF-B02F2B0F121C.jpg?v=1781802993","url":"https:\/\/hannahwhyman.co.uk\/products\/antique-unused-silk-lampas-sample-panel-with-original-label-c18th-france","provider":"Hannah Whyman","version":"1.0","type":"link"}