Large Antique Orientalist Damask Tablecloth With Elephants, Tigers, Exotic Hunting Monogram, 19th Century

Superb and rare linen damask tablecloth with orientalist decoration, illustrating a scene of a tiger hunt on elephant back, surrounded by palm trees, horsemen and fabulous animals. The decoration, woven with a luminous and refined relief, evokes the great damasks of the 19th century, Napoleon III period, a time when the fascination for the Orient and India inspired prestigious French manufacturers such as Charvet in Lyon or Le Jacquard Français. In the center, an antique monogram hand-embroidered in red underlines the elegance of the linen and its belonging to a mansion trousseau. The texture of the fabric, fine and shiny, suggests a linen enhanced with silk, typical of luxury productions intended for receptions. Period: Second half of the 19th century (circa 1860–1880) Probable origin: France, large Lyon or Normandy weaving Dimensions: approximately 3.00 m x 2.32 m Material: linen damask (fine thread, linen/silk blend) Monogram: red hand embroidery, intertwined letters Condition: very good general condition, some slight signs of age, but not serious, 2 micro imperfections on the border. This rare and spectacular tablecloth is an ideal ceremonial piece for a large table or for a collection of exceptional antique household linen. General conditions of sale: • Free delivery to a relay point for mainland France. • Colissimo delivery: + €10 flat rate. • International delivery: contact me. • Returns accepted within 15 days. • Each shipment is carefully prepared and presented in gift packaging. A linen pouch embroidered with your initials under a crown, filled with lavender from Provence, is offered with each order — an exclusive By Antik'Etoffe signature.???? Discover the presentation of this linen and other exceptional pieces on my YouTube channel: