Augusta Auctions
Live Auction

VINTAGE FASHION & TEXTILES from MUSEUMS

Wed, Apr 9, 2014 08:00AM EDT
Lot 33

EMBROIDERED WALL HANGING, 37x82, ITALY, LATE 1500's

Estimate: $1,500 - $2,000

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$500 $50
$2,000 $100
$5,000 $250
$10,000 $500
$20,000 $1,000
$40,000 $2,500
$100,000 $5,000
$500,000 $10,000
$1,000,000 $25,000
Polychrome silk & metallic tinsel embroidery of Christ & disciples addressing kneeling woman by waterfront. Scene includes mountainous background, buildings, figures in boats, palm & fruit trees, various creatures, spring flowers, some painted silksections including all faces, inked Italian text above mountain range, 37" x 82", (some silk embroidery losses, tinsel unraveling, most painted elements missing) fair.