Russian Embroidered Liturgical Cloth

LATE 16TH-EARLY 17TH CENTURY AD

13 1/4 x 16 1/2" (143 grams, 33.5 x 42cm).

A rectangular fabric panel with embroidered scene of the Presentation of the Virgin at the Temple including nimbate Joachim and Ann presenting the young nimbate Mary to the temple elder while a throng of females holding fronds looks on; the embroidery is couched with the garments and ther architectural details filled in a variety of patterns and colours. [No Reserve]

Provenance

Ratton Gallery, Paris, since 1960s.
Ex central London gallery.

CONDITION

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LOT 0472

Russian Embroidered Liturgical Cloth

Sold for (Inc. bp): £11,050

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