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Day 2 - Fine Art & Decorative Furnishings

Sat, Nov 15, 2014 09:00AM EST - Sun, Nov 16, 2014 09:00AM EST
Lot 481

Two Tapestry Valances

Estimate: $800 - $1,200

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probably Continental, 19th century, one mounted to scalloped wood frame, both with two robed figures flanking a heraldic device, banner below with phrase "Dieu ayde Au Premier Chrestien", rose and vine floor length side panels, scalloped frame with interior applied fringe, embroidered band and silk outer border, grosscloth backing, 100 x 59 x 26 in., separations, grime, stains, fraying to outside silk border; flat top valance, 104 x 65 x 5 in., later fringe, no outside border, later linen backing . Provenance: Collection from the Pink Castle of Atlanta, Georgia

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