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Lot 56

Two Pairs Applique Curtains with Two Embroidered Panels

Estimate: $200 - $400
Current Bid
$150

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American, late 19th century, two pairs of curtain panels of off white machine made cotton net, with appliqué designs of Joan of Arc figure, her feet flanked with text reading "1412 / 1413 / Jeanne / d'Arc." and figure of Panel Pierre Terrail, seigneur de Bayard, his feet flanked with text "1473 / 1524 / Bayard / P.T.", lower register and figure surround of each panel with Gothic arch and cathedral window motifs, 22 x 86 in.; curtain panel of cotton net with light brown tambour embroidery in striped floral motifs; larger flowers concentrated at proper right and lower edge, with scattered vines and proper left and upper edge, 30 x 99 in.; 20th century, narrow panel of off white cotton net embroidered with symmetrical design of floral vines and sprigs, wreaths, and ribbons, left, right, and lower edge scalloped, with foliate sprig and dot pattern, upper edge cut and unfinished, 46-1/2 x 137-1/2 in.

Provenance: Property from the Brooklyn Museum

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Property from the Brooklyn Museum

overall toning to fabric, scattered stains, unhemmed edges, toning, stains and tears at top