A pair of pilaster hangings of 18th century ciselé silk velvet

French, circa 1760-1780

The pattern of floral swags, garlands, sprays and hanging bouquets, and entwined ribbons finished in bows and tassels, in a burgundy cut and uncut pile on a ground of yellow silk with a supplementary weft of metal thread.

175cm (68⅞”) high and 34.7cm (13⅝”) wide, and 167cm (65¾”) high and 34.7cm (13⅝”) wide.

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