A pair of Fortuny curtains

Of ‘Glicine’ design, in red and silver gold, a pattern based on 17th century Italian silks and incorporating elements of wisteria, created and first produced by Fortuny circa 1925. Accompanied by an elaborate pelmet made up of a swagged panel, two pleated end drapes and three pleated banners; and a pair of matching tiebacks. The curtains date to the latter part of the 20th century - this particular colour combination is no longer used by Fortuny for this pattern. An example of the design may be seen in the Art Institute of Chicago, ref. no. 1978.182.

Each curtain with a drop of 285cm (112”), and 426cm (167¾”) wide (made up of two widths of 126cm (49½”), one of 118cm (46½”), and one of 56cm (22”)).

The pelmet 53cm (20¾”) high and 440cm (173¼”) wide; the two pleated end drapes 172cm (67¾”) high and 125cm (49¼”) wide (gathered to 47cm (18½”) wide); the three pleated banners 82cm (32”) high and 89cm (35”) wide (gathered to 33cm (13”) wide); and the tieback tassels 24cm (9½”).