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A 17th Century Italian Embroidered Border
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A 17th Century Italian Embroidered Border

17th century
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With a repeating design of cupids stepping from the rims of urns with bows and arrows poised and aimed towards dragons standing at the bases of flowering trees, in red silk drawnwork on a fine linen ground retaining its original short silk fringe. Comparable pieces may be found in the collections of several museums, among them accession number 41.186 in the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, and object number 79.1.56 in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York. The majority of these panels would have formed part of the border of a linen cover, such as the V & A’s accession number CIRC.521-1912.

The textile 21.7cm (8½”) high and 64.5cm (25⅜”) wide, mounted on sized blue linen of similar date.

Physical Dimensions
Height
41.4cm (16.30")
Width
83.5cm (32.87")
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Textile Antiques has dated this 17th Century Italian Embroidery to the 17th Century.

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With a repeating design of cupids stepping from the rims of urns with bows and arrows poised and aimed towards dragons standing at the bases of flowering trees, in red silk drawnwork on a fine linen ground retaining its original short silk fringe.
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Comparable pieces may be found in the collections of several museums, among them accession number 41.
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186 in the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, and object number 79.1.56 in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York. The majority of these panels would have formed part of the border of a linen cover, such as the V & A’s accession number CIRC.521-1912.

The textile 21.7cm (8½”) high and 64.5cm (25⅜”) wide, mounted on sized blue linen of similar date.

Height
41.4cm (16.30")
Width
83.5cm (32.87")
Date of Manufacture

Textile Antiques has dated this 17th Century Italian Embroidery to the 17th Century.

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SA1213677
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103
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Fine european textiles and tapestries of the period spanning the 15th century to the early 20th century.

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A horizontal 17th-century Italian embroidered red and cream linen border depicting winged figures and mythological creatures, mounted on blue backing within a carved gilt frame.
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Archive I A horizontal 17th-century Italian embroidered red and cream linen border depicting winged figures and mythological creatures, mounted on blue backing within a carved gilt frame.

A 17th Century Italian Embroidered Border

Archive II A horizontal 17th-century Italian embroidered red and cream linen border depicting winged figures and mythological creatures, mounted on blue backing within a carved gilt frame. View II
Archive III A horizontal 17th-century Italian embroidered red and cream linen border depicting winged figures and mythological creatures, mounted on blue backing within a carved gilt frame. View III
Archive IV A horizontal 17th-century Italian embroidered red and cream linen border depicting winged figures and mythological creatures, mounted on blue backing within a carved gilt frame. View IV
Archive V A horizontal 17th-century Italian embroidered red and cream linen border depicting winged figures and mythological creatures, mounted on blue backing within a carved gilt frame. View V
Archive VI A horizontal 17th-century Italian embroidered red and cream linen border depicting winged figures and mythological creatures, mounted on blue backing within a carved gilt frame. View VI
Archive VII A horizontal 17th-century Italian embroidered red and cream linen border depicting winged figures and mythological creatures, mounted on blue backing within a carved gilt frame. View VII
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A horizontal 17th-century Italian embroidered red and cream linen border depicting winged figures and mythological creatures, mounted on blue backing within a carved gilt frame.
A 17th century Italian embroidered border
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A horizontal 17th-century Italian embroidered red and cream linen border depicting winged figures and mythological creatures, mounted on blue backing within a carved gilt frame.
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Italian embroidery from the 17th century frequently incorporated symmetrical arrangements of classical figures, winged mythological beasts, and stylised foliate urns. These textiles served as borders for liturgical vestments or domestic linens and reflected the prevailing decorative idioms of the Italian Baroque period.

Artisans primarily utilised hand-spun linen or silk grounds stitched with silk, wool, or metallic threads. Dyes were derived from natural organic sources such as madder or cochineal for reds and indigo for blues.

Authentic period textiles display irregular hand-spun threads, subtle stitching variations, and natural colour fading caused by historic dyeing techniques. Examination under magnification typically reveals characteristic fibre degradation and traditional hand-sewn construction.

Mounting historic needlework within modern or traditional frames creates textural contrast when displayed against neutral walls or integrated into gallery arrangements. The rich colours and historic patterns complement layered rooms alongside timber furniture and contemporary artwork.

Antique textiles should be mounted onto acid-free backing materials using conservation-grade framing behind UV-filtering glass. To prevent fading and fibre breakdown, display the piece away from direct sunlight, moisture, and fluctuating humidity levels.
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