Bouvard And Marhevon Silk Lampas, 19th Century

Antique Mathevon and Bouvard silk, 19th century
Silk lampas, a historical legacy
Present in museum collections

Antique Mathevon and Bouvard upholstery fabric, renowned 19th century Lyon manufacturer. This sumptuous fabric features a floral motif in relief, angels and mascarons woven with a lampas technique, characteristic of the great Lyon silks.
Characteristics :

Period : 19th century
Origin : Lyon, France
Pattern : Floral bouquet and baroque ornaments on a red-orange silk ground, on the back floating silk threads and marked relief effects on a gold ground (see photos).
Material : Silk and precious threads
Condition : Very good condition

This refined fabric was intended for the prestigious decorations of palaces and private mansions of the time. Ideal for restoration projects, the creation of cushions, seats or decorative panels, it will bring a touch of historical elegance to any interior.
Dimensions: 301 X 70.5 cm including 0.5 cm of border on each side

Origin of the Mathevon and Bouvard fabric

The Mathevon and Bouvard house was a textile manufacturer specializing in luxury furnishing fabrics, active in France in the 19th century. It was based in Lyon, which was then the world center of silk. The fabrics produced by this manufacturer were often intended for the sumptuous decorations of palaces and aristocratic residences. Lyon, from the Renaissance and even more so in the 18th and 19th centuries, was renowned for its refined silks. Many Lyon manufacturers collaborated with great decorators and cabinetmakers to provide sumptuous fabrics to the court of France and the European aristocracy.

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