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18th century French silk bizarre brocade with silver metallic
  A rare circa 1715 French or Italian silk bizarre brocade in shades of raspberry
with silver gilt metallic flowers and branches on a surface of zigzag geometric
patterned ground. Edged in an 18th century silk and silver geometric metallic
galon and 19th century eyelash fringe trim all on rich pewter gray silk velvet.

During the period of time that “bizarre” fabrics were produced France was the
undisputed leader of fashion. Unfortunately due to Louis XIV’s wars
unemployment and religious persecution drove many of the weavers into exile to
other countries for work. This is why “bizarre” patterns are indifferently
classified as French or Italian since it’s virtually impossible to tell which country
produced them.

 
      Size: 18" x 27"                 Price: $2900.00                  Item: #PL56F
 
     
   
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