Antique Rare Silk Lampas Wallhanging Hand Woven Silk Panel: C18th France dogs and owls Painted panel: 109cm x 30

Painted panel: 109cm x 30

with grape vines suggesting that it was perhaps intended as a wedding gift

This beautiful cover would fit a double bed or sofa but would also make a fabulous curtain panel

Finished along the edges with a characteristic intricate geometric dark and light patterned ribbon border

Antique Rare Silk Lampas Wallhanging Hand Woven Silk Panel: C18th France dogs and owls Painted panel: 109cm x 30This is probably the best silk brocaded panel of its type that we have had to date. Dating from the 18th century and probably originating from, Lyon, this is an extraordinary and elaborate French silk brocaded panel . Similar silks were often used for high status purposes, luxury furnishing fabrics for French royal residences. We think this may have been designed as wall covering. The panel features elaborate floral bouquets, including roses and