Antique Altar - Linen, Velvet, Metallic thread - 1800-1850 - Liturgical frontal, 93 cm
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Description from the seller
Antique liturgical frontal / valance in velvet embroidered with gold thread – 19th century.
Manufacturer's stamp on the back: "Borges Armador" + handwritten text.
A magnificent liturgical frontal crafted from high-quality velvet, decorated with raised embroidery in metallic gold thread (gold thread and cord).
The design features an elegant, symmetrical composition of rocaille (shell-like) motifs, tendrils, and stylized floral elements that converge toward a scalloped, pointed lower edge. The bottom edge and contours are finished with a gold galloon with flowers (trim) and a wide gold fringe.
Pieces of this type were traditionally used as liturgical frontals in the churches, valances for liturgical canopies, or as elements for processional canopies (palios) in religious iconography.
Measures: 93 x 72 cm. (including the fringe).
Material: Dark navy blue (nearly black) velvet. Linen backing, decorations in metallic gold thread and cording.
Condition: Used. In good overall state of preservation, consistent with its age. The gold elements retain their vibrancy, and the base fabric remains sturdy. It shows normal signs of aging, with a light patina on the metallic threads and fringe. There are small wax stains, and a circular tear in the velvet (8 x 5 mm) which could be very easily restored. There is some wear at the top corners, indicating that the piece was once hung.
The item has only undergone superficial cleaning.
You are bidding on a historical piece (museum piece). The item you will receive is the one shown in the photographs. The photographs are an important part of the description.
Fast shipping with a tracking number via courier service. The item will be very well packaged and protected (boxed). An identification number is required for shipments outside the EEC (European Economic Community).
Seller's Story
"The Gållery" is a group passionate about art, antiques and decorative curiosities. We have been auctioning our pieces on Catawiki since 2014. We select for our auctions the most interesting decorative curiosities on the market. We specialize in antique series of mirrors by Alphonse Mucha that we obtain from private collectors and antique dealers in France and Belgium.
We also specialize in Salvador Dalí (limited series, numbered editions and discontinued collections), antique and historical chess sets, Art Nouveau wood relief panels, bronze desk lamps and various antique religious items.
The Gållery - Arts & Curio
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Translated by Google TranslateAntique liturgical frontal / valance in velvet embroidered with gold thread – 19th century.
Manufacturer's stamp on the back: "Borges Armador" + handwritten text.
A magnificent liturgical frontal crafted from high-quality velvet, decorated with raised embroidery in metallic gold thread (gold thread and cord).
The design features an elegant, symmetrical composition of rocaille (shell-like) motifs, tendrils, and stylized floral elements that converge toward a scalloped, pointed lower edge. The bottom edge and contours are finished with a gold galloon with flowers (trim) and a wide gold fringe.
Pieces of this type were traditionally used as liturgical frontals in the churches, valances for liturgical canopies, or as elements for processional canopies (palios) in religious iconography.
Measures: 93 x 72 cm. (including the fringe).
Material: Dark navy blue (nearly black) velvet. Linen backing, decorations in metallic gold thread and cording.
Condition: Used. In good overall state of preservation, consistent with its age. The gold elements retain their vibrancy, and the base fabric remains sturdy. It shows normal signs of aging, with a light patina on the metallic threads and fringe. There are small wax stains, and a circular tear in the velvet (8 x 5 mm) which could be very easily restored. There is some wear at the top corners, indicating that the piece was once hung.
The item has only undergone superficial cleaning.
You are bidding on a historical piece (museum piece). The item you will receive is the one shown in the photographs. The photographs are an important part of the description.
Fast shipping with a tracking number via courier service. The item will be very well packaged and protected (boxed). An identification number is required for shipments outside the EEC (European Economic Community).
Seller's Story
"The Gållery" is a group passionate about art, antiques and decorative curiosities. We have been auctioning our pieces on Catawiki since 2014. We select for our auctions the most interesting decorative curiosities on the market. We specialize in antique series of mirrors by Alphonse Mucha that we obtain from private collectors and antique dealers in France and Belgium.
We also specialize in Salvador Dalí (limited series, numbered editions and discontinued collections), antique and historical chess sets, Art Nouveau wood relief panels, bronze desk lamps and various antique religious items.
The Gållery - Arts & Curio
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Era
1400-1900
Specific region of origin
Lisboa
Title additional information
Liturgical frontal, 93 cm
Number of objects
1
Material
Metallic thread, Linen, Velvet
Country of origin
Portugal
Height
72 cm
Width
93 cm
Depth
2 mm
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Style
Antique
Estimated period
1800-1850
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