A mid-16th century embroidered and silk appliqué panel of velvet, English, circa 1540-60

A mid-16th century embroidered and silk appliqué panel of velvet, English, circa 1540-60

£2,250

The claret silk velvet ground applied with woven silks in shades of ivory and gold, with silk and couched gilt metal threads, designed with crowned masks framed by leafy-scrolls, supported by paired winged mermaids, each tail with a mythical beast-head scroll terminal, joined by small winged cherub masks, the whole on a later burgundy velvet panel, backed and ringed for hanging

Prices exclude custom clearance fees which, where appropriate, will be charged directly to the client by your receiving courier, importer or government.

Dimensions:

Height 31.8 cm / 12 "
Width 207 cm / 81 "