BK Museum Textiles, International Quilt Museum & Vintage Store Stock Auction
Wed, Jun 18, 2025 11:00AM EDT
specialty fashion & textile sales
Live Auction
Lot 220
LUCELLATO & SILK VELVET ALTAR FRONTAL, ITALY, LATE 15TH- EARLY 16TH C
Estimate: $300 - $500
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 |
Altar frontal of alto e basso red silk velvet w/ gold lucellato on yellow silk ground c/o multiple widths & piecework, 3 light blue silk tassels at upper center & sides, lower edge & side edged w/ light blue silk fringe, lined in light blue waxed linen, likely Venice, late 15th C- 1520, 27” x 68”, (extensive conservation/repairs up to 26”, broad loss to pile & brocade, heavy wear & loss to trim, 0.25”-0.5” spot stains, tarnish & loss to metallic threads, 3” seam opening center panel, piecing=repairs?) Fair. Provenance: Brooklyn Museum.
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