Antique Altar frontal - Silk, Linen, Golden metallic thread - 1800-1850 - Antependium, 5 panels






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Description from the seller
Antique Spanish altar frontal (antependium) in garnet and burgundy damask, featuring golden gallons and fringe. Estimated period: 18th–19th centuries.
Antependium composed by 5 rectangular panels. Ecclesiastical textile used in liturgical ceremonies. Used item. Manufacturer's stamp illegible.
The surface displays a rich, plant-inspired ornamental design. The composition is structured around large scrolls, stylized leaves, sinuous stems, and floral forms with curvilinear contours, all intricately intertwined. Particularly striking are the elaborate botanical motifs—featuring lobed leaves, volutes, and acanthus-like elements—complemented by smaller foliate forms and decorative details that add depth through the interplay of light and shadow across the damask. It is finished with a border of metallic gold thread and corded fringe trim. The entire assembly is supported on a backing of linen.
Measures: 193 x 78 cm.
Origin: Madrid, Spain.
Materials: silk, vegetable-fiber lining (linen), metallic thread gallons, garnet textile fringe trim.
Condition: used. Good condition. An original and used piece showing signs of wear and aging. Wrinkles, traces of wax, stains from ceremonial liquids (possibly wine), rust stains on the reverse, later hand-stitched repairs. Losses and wear along the edge of the gold metallic thread. Small hand-stitched repairs. Only superficial cleaning (admits precise cleaning). The item you will receive is the one that has been photographed.
Fast shipping by transport company, with a tracking number provided. The item will be very well packaged and protected (boxed). An identification number is required for shipments outside the European Economic Area (EEA).
Seller's Story
Antique Spanish altar frontal (antependium) in garnet and burgundy damask, featuring golden gallons and fringe. Estimated period: 18th–19th centuries.
Antependium composed by 5 rectangular panels. Ecclesiastical textile used in liturgical ceremonies. Used item. Manufacturer's stamp illegible.
The surface displays a rich, plant-inspired ornamental design. The composition is structured around large scrolls, stylized leaves, sinuous stems, and floral forms with curvilinear contours, all intricately intertwined. Particularly striking are the elaborate botanical motifs—featuring lobed leaves, volutes, and acanthus-like elements—complemented by smaller foliate forms and decorative details that add depth through the interplay of light and shadow across the damask. It is finished with a border of metallic gold thread and corded fringe trim. The entire assembly is supported on a backing of linen.
Measures: 193 x 78 cm.
Origin: Madrid, Spain.
Materials: silk, vegetable-fiber lining (linen), metallic thread gallons, garnet textile fringe trim.
Condition: used. Good condition. An original and used piece showing signs of wear and aging. Wrinkles, traces of wax, stains from ceremonial liquids (possibly wine), rust stains on the reverse, later hand-stitched repairs. Losses and wear along the edge of the gold metallic thread. Small hand-stitched repairs. Only superficial cleaning (admits precise cleaning). The item you will receive is the one that has been photographed.
Fast shipping by transport company, with a tracking number provided. The item will be very well packaged and protected (boxed). An identification number is required for shipments outside the European Economic Area (EEA).
