Emporium Auction | January 23, 2025 | Online Only
Thu, Jan 23, 2025 10:00AM EST
Lot 52
Assorted Group of Silk Satin Portieres, Valances, Table Runner, and Cushions
Estimate: $400 - $600
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
American, circa 1890, portieres of yellow silk satin with applied borders of yellow and white silk Neoclassical style wreath and scroll pattern damask, lined with off white cotton sateen, comprising: pair of curtains, 27 x 97 in. and valance trimmed with tassels composed of yellow silk thread wrapped wood beads and small floriform ornaments, 24 x 144 in.; with similar drapery treatment comprising two identical valances, each swagged with horizontal pleats, tacked with four self rosettes at upper edge; lower edge trimmed with yellow silk bullion fringe, 17 x 68 in., and curtain or portiere panel, 42 x 73 in.; similar valance with horizontal pleats at upper corners and silk bullion fringe lower edge, 34 x 21 in.; group of drapery trim components, largest 4 x 100 in.; table runner of yellow silk satin with applied 3 in. wide blue and yellow silk stylized floral pattern ribbon border and trimmed with tassels, cotton lining, approximately 97 x 23 in.; four similar chair cushions, 16 x 17 in.; and settee cushion, 59 x 17 in.
Provenance: Property from the Brooklyn Museum
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Property from the Brooklyn Museum
tassels off but present, one panel with top edge cut away, needs some restitching at hems, variations to conditions and wear from panel to panel; settee cushion with split seam
