LUCELLATO & SILK VELVET ALTAR FRONTAL, ITALY, LATE 15TH- EARLY 16TH C

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  • Lot: 220
  • June 18th, 2025 - BK Museum Textiles, International Quilt Museum & Vintage Store Stock Auction
Altar frontal of alto e basso red silk velvet w/ gold lucellato on yellow silk ground c/o multiple widths & piecework, 3 light blue silk tassels at upper center & sides, lower edge & side edged w/ light blue silk fringe, lined in light blue waxed linen, likely Venice, late 15th C- 1520, 27” x 68”, (extensive conservation/repairs up to 26”, broad loss to pile & brocade, heavy wear & loss to trim, 0.25”-0.5” spot stains, tarnish & loss to metallic threads, 3” seam opening center panel, piecing=repairs?) Fair. Provenance: Brooklyn Museum.

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  • Price Realized: $ 3125
  • Category: Textiles
  • Era: Ancient

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