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

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Holds a degree in art history; over six years cataloguing and appraising antiques.

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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

"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 Catawiki
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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

"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 Catawiki
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Details

Era
1400-1900
Specific region of origin
Madrid
Title additional information
Antependium, 5 panels
Number of objects
1
Material
Golden metallic thread, Linen, Silk
Country of origin
Spain
Height
193 cm
Width
78 cm
Depth
3 mm
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Style
Antique
Estimated period
1800-1850
Spain (Mainland & Balearic Islands)Verified
1596
Objects sold
92.86%
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