Door Made Of Painted Silk Moiré Featuring A Crown Of Thorns And Cherubs, Sicily, Italy, Circa 1890
Circa 1890–1920
Sicily, Italy
A stunning Sicilian wall hanging, curtain, or large church banner, bearing symbols of the Christian faith and dating from the very early 20th century. A Sicilian piece, entirely hand-painted on a rich white silk moiré and edged with tasseled fringe from the same period. An allegorical fresco featuring a large central crown of thorns adorned with bouquets of blooming roses and eight protective cherubs. Symbolist silk painting with rich polychromy and subtle color gradients. No lining. No defects to note. Exceptional condition. A rare piece.
Dimensions: 225 cm high by 244 cm wide, plus 16 cm of fringe.
Sicily, Italy
A stunning Sicilian wall hanging, curtain, or large church banner, bearing symbols of the Christian faith and dating from the very early 20th century. A Sicilian piece, entirely hand-painted on a rich white silk moiré and edged with tasseled fringe from the same period. An allegorical fresco featuring a large central crown of thorns adorned with bouquets of blooming roses and eight protective cherubs. Symbolist silk painting with rich polychromy and subtle color gradients. No lining. No defects to note. Exceptional condition. A rare piece.
Dimensions: 225 cm high by 244 cm wide, plus 16 cm of fringe.
3 500 €
Period: 19th century
Style: Art Nouveau
Condition: Good condition
Material: Linen
Width: 244 cm
Height: 225 cm
Reference (ID): 1839212
Availability: In stock
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