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Two Lengths of 18th Century Bizarre Silk Lampas
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Two Lengths of 18th Century Bizarre Silk Lampas

18th century
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Circa 1710-1720, probably French

With floral sprays, leaves, and rocaille decorations in white, green, yellow, madder and blue on an ecru ground. Each with a join towards the lower edge.

Provenance: Cora Ginsburg

The price is for each panel, and the shorter of the two is 109cm in length.

Physical Dimensions
Height
116cm (45.67")
Width
54cm (21.26")
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Textile Antiques has dated this 18th Century Silk Lampas to the 18th Century.

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SA1174026
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Description
Circa 1710-1720, probably French
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With floral sprays, leaves, and rocaille decorations in white, green, yellow, madder and blue on an ecru ground.
Textile Antiques

Each with a join towards the lower edge.

Provenance: Cora Ginsburg

The price is for each panel, and the shorter of the two is 109cm in length.

Height
116cm (45.67")
Width
54cm (21.26")
Date of Manufacture

Textile Antiques has dated this 18th Century Silk Lampas to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1174026
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P6
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Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2025

Fine european textiles and tapestries of the period spanning the 15th century to the early 20th century.

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A draped length of 18th-century silk lampas featuring asymmetrical botanical motifs and stylized scrollwork in pink, green, and cream hues.
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Archive I A draped length of 18th-century silk lampas featuring asymmetrical botanical motifs and stylized scrollwork in pink, green, and cream hues.

Two Lengths of 18th Century Bizarre Silk Lampas

Archive II A draped length of 18th-century silk lampas featuring asymmetrical botanical motifs and stylized scrollwork in pink, green, and cream hues. View II
Archive III A draped length of 18th-century silk lampas featuring asymmetrical botanical motifs and stylized scrollwork in pink, green, and cream hues. View III
Archive IV A draped length of 18th-century silk lampas featuring asymmetrical botanical motifs and stylized scrollwork in pink, green, and cream hues. View IV
Archive V A draped length of 18th-century silk lampas featuring asymmetrical botanical motifs and stylized scrollwork in pink, green, and cream hues. View V
Archive VI A draped length of 18th-century silk lampas featuring asymmetrical botanical motifs and stylized scrollwork in pink, green, and cream hues. View VI
Archive VII A draped length of 18th-century silk lampas featuring asymmetrical botanical motifs and stylized scrollwork in pink, green, and cream hues. View VII
Archive VIII A draped length of 18th-century silk lampas featuring asymmetrical botanical motifs and stylized scrollwork in pink, green, and cream hues. View VIII
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A draped length of 18th-century silk lampas featuring asymmetrical botanical motifs and stylized scrollwork in pink, green, and cream hues.
Two lengths of 18th century Bizarre silk lampas
Ref: SA1174026
A draped length of 18th-century silk lampas featuring asymmetrical botanical motifs and stylized scrollwork in pink, green, and cream hues.
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Bizarre silk refers to a distinct style of woven silk fabric produced predominantly in Western Europe between approximately 1695 and 1720. Characterised by asymmetrical, fantastical patterns combining Oriental motifs, architectural elements, and botanical forms, it represents a transitional style between Baroque and Rococo aesthetics.

Lampas is a complex figured textile featuring a primary structure composed of a ground warp and weft, combined with a supplementary pattern warp and weft. This dual-structure technique creates intricate motifs with varied textures, using silk yarns to produce floating pattern elements on the surface.

Authentic 18th-century lampas displays narrow loom widths, typically around 50 to 55 centimetres, with intact woven selvedges. Examination of the weave structure reveals hand-loomed characteristics, period-appropriate natural dyes, and historical signs of age such as surface patination or oxidisation.

Historic silk lengths are frequently mounted behind UV-protective glass as framed wall art to create a focal feature within a room. Alternatively, they can be draped across console tables or integrated into archival display cabinets for added texture and historical depth.

Historic textiles should be kept away from direct sunlight, high humidity, and heat sources to prevent fibre degradation and colour fading. Cleaning must be managed by a professional textile conservator, avoiding domestic laundering or standard dry-cleaning methods.
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