LOT 593
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Lot 593
A GROUP OF THREE INTERESTING EMBROIDERED PANELS, 16TH OR 17TH CENTURY, PROBABLY ITALIAN. Likely originating from various ecclesiastical vestments, comprising a large shield shape embroidered panel depicting the Virgin within an oval reserve, rendered in colored silk threads and silver thread, framed in an ornate embroidered surround rendered in silk, silver, and bullion thread on a red velvet ground, and the borders with remnants of tassels. Probably once forming the back of a chasuble or cope. 20.75 inches x 18 inches (52.5 x 45 cm). Together with a probably chalice veil similarly embroidered in bullion, silver, and silk threads on a red velvet ground with wide bullion embroidered border. 22 inches x 19 inches (55 x 48 cm). Also a circular embroidered panel depicting a Bishop rendered in colored silk thread with silver and bouillon highlights. Contained in a bouillon fringe-covered circular frame. Diameter 9 inches (23 cm). (Only one piece illustrated)
Estimate:
$500 - 750
€ 350 - 525
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