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A Pair of Rare Genoese Green Cut Velvet Wall Hangings c. 1580

Offered by: Yew Tree House

Description
Two important 16th century Genoese wall hangings in a remarkable state of preservation, featuring cut silk velvet designs including urns, lions, birds and foliate decoration, backed with linen. Impressive scale. Velvet-weaving was a rare skill, particularly when differing pile levels were used, as here, and a weaver with his loom could reputedly produce only 3" a day of fabric. Bearing a label to the back for Ernest Lo Nano Interiors, a famous New York based designer who played a key part in restoring Colonial Williamsburg staring in the 1950s.

More Information

Origin:	Italy
Period:	Pre 18th Century
Condition:	Good. Good antique condition
Creation Date:	1580
Styles / Movements:	Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	YEWTR00002461
Incollect Reference #:	856692

Dimensions

W.	24 in;	H.	142 in;	D.	1 in;
W.	60.96 cm;	H.	360.68 cm;	D.	2.54 cm;

Message from Seller:

Yew Tree House Antiques, established in 1991, specializes in unique pieces with “soulfulness of character,” carefully curated by Kevin Kleinbardt and Ahna Petersen. Visit us at The Gallery at 200 Lex in New York City or contact us at 212.249.6612 | ythantiques@yahoo.com.

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