Large Velvet Gold and Silk Embroidered Antependium Circa 17 Century

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This splendid and large piece speaks by itself , present a rich and opulent renaissance architectural decor with niches presenting … Read more This splendid and large piece speaks by itself , present a rich and opulent renaissance architectural decor with niches presenting saints probably Apostles , the decor is very sophisticated showing colonnes and volutes embroidered with gold threads and silk on a purple silk velvet , the figures are embroidered in silk as well . This kind of work is typically from the late 15 hundreds to early 16 hundreds , we believe probably Italian /Venetian. This is a very rare and museum quality piece , textiles from this time frame and quality are very rare and irreplaceable. size 83" W on 23H .This piece framed would be a major piece of art in a house , we have listed several textiles of this kind in our Chairish shop at FRENCHTOUCH10 please check those as well as it is a unique opportunity to create a collection of very rare museum quality embroideries See less