A hanging 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.

Bordered with gold braid.

111.5cm (43⅞”) high and 133cm (52⅜”) wide.

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