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A Pair of Rare Genoese Green Cut Velvet Wall Hangings c. 1580

$18,800per set
£14,210.16per set
€16,535.87per set
CA$26,520.68per set
A$26,746.30per set
CHF 15,570.68per set
MX$325,516.05per set
NOK 178,449.46per set
SEK 184,400.83per set
DKK 123,609.32per set

About the Item

Two important 16th century Genoese wall hangings in a remarkable state of preservation, featuring cut silk velvet designs including urns, lions, birds and foliate decoration, backed with linen. Impressive scale. Velvet-weaving was a rare skill, particularly when differing pile levels were used, as here, and a weaver with his loom could reputedly produce only 3" a day of fabric. Bearing a label to the back for Ernest Lo Nano Interiors, a famous New York based designer who played a key part in restoring Colonial Williamsburg staring in the 1950s.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 142 in (360.68 cm)Width: 24 in (60.96 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1580
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Good antique condition.
  • Seller Location:
    Greenwich, CT
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: YEWTR000024611stDibs: LU798349594552

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