Louis XV Embroidered Silk Antependium Or Altar Front
Louis XV embroidered silk antependium or altar frontal
The decoration is composed of gilded scrolls, a shell and flowers. In the center of the composition is embroidered a figure of Mary Magdalene made separately. This altar frontal probably decorated a chapel of Mary Magdalene, or the high altar on the occasion of her feast day.
Provence circa 1740-60
Period gilded wooden border.
The frame has been modified and doubled to consolidate it
Some visible accidents, in particular a loss at the lower right border not altering the decoration.
Dimensions: approximately 2.20 by 1.10 m (to be confirmed)
The decoration is composed of gilded scrolls, a shell and flowers. In the center of the composition is embroidered a figure of Mary Magdalene made separately. This altar frontal probably decorated a chapel of Mary Magdalene, or the high altar on the occasion of her feast day.
Provence circa 1740-60
Period gilded wooden border.
The frame has been modified and doubled to consolidate it
Some visible accidents, in particular a loss at the lower right border not altering the decoration.
Dimensions: approximately 2.20 by 1.10 m (to be confirmed)
3 000 €
Period: 18th century
Style: Louis 15th - Transition
Condition: Good condition
Material: Silk
Length: 199 cm
Height: 97 cm
Reference (ID): 1414898
Availability: In stock
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