Curtains Superb Set Of Four Antique Hangings With Exotic Motifs – Second Empire

We present here Two Pairs of Rare Antique Hangings, four panels in total, from the second half of the 19th century, during the Second Empire. This refined set is intended to adorn two windows, in a historical or eclectic style.
Each drape is fully lined, offering a sumptuous drape and high-quality textile insulation.
The fabrics feature a refined, Indian-inspired printed pattern typical of the Orientalist taste of the Second Empire: exotic birds, lush flowers, and tropical foliage, all in a rich color palette blending deep burgundy, sea green, warm beige, golden yellow, and celadon blue.

The design features a profusion of plants evoking a dreamlike and idealized nature, populated by multicolored parrots, hummingbirds, and stylized blooms, which seem to have come straight out of 19th-century tropical bestiaries. Each bird is finely drawn, highlighting the quality of the weaving and the precision of the printing. The curtain, soft and dense, is adorned with an olive green fringe along the edges, perfectly matching the natural tones of the decor. Original tiebacks are included, reinforcing the cohesion of this ensemble.

Condition:
Despite their age, these draperies are in very good condition. The colors are remarkably fresh, the fabrics are sound and free of major snags. Dry cleaning may be considered before installation to restore the fabric's suppleness.

Dimensions:
Total height: 272 cm (with 16 cm adjustable hem)
Width per panel: 145 cm
Total: 4 panels

The taste for so-called "Indienne" fabrics and exotic patterns became very popular during the Second Empire, amidst a fascination with the Orient and the colonies. These motifs, often printed with blocks or copperplates, decorated bourgeois homes and fashionable aristocratic villas. They are part of the decorative tradition of narrative textiles, close to the toiles de Jouy, but in a tropicalized version.

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