French Large Metallic Gold Thread Embroidery Circa 1860

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Absolutely stunning and rare embroidery entirely made out of gold threads on a net with a salmon silk textile as … Read more Absolutely stunning and rare embroidery entirely made out of gold threads on a net with a salmon silk textile as background. You will find several kind of stitches that gives a beautiful variety of thickness and shine to the embroidery, notice the elaborate baroque decor with flowers and stylized fleurs the lys. All finish with an opulent gold fringe, the salmon colors highlight in a very splendid way the gold work that with the time got a beautiful patina, probably a canopy bed surrounding or window treatment the size is wonderful 162 " L on 15 " W. It is for sure an exceptional unique piece See less