Reliquary (4) - Silk - 17th / 18th century
06
days
05
hours
14
minutes
57
seconds
Starting bid
€ 1
Reserve price not met
Expert
Selected by Dési van Rhee
Over 20 years' experience in antiques with a background in art history.
Estimate € 1,200 - € 1,600
No bids placed
Catawiki Buyer Protection
Your payment’s safe with us until you receive your object.View details
Trustpilot 4.4 | 123053 reviews
Rated Excellent on Trustpilot.
Description from the seller
Set of 4 embroidered Baroque panels – sacred embroidery in silk and metallic thread – the Netherlands 17th/18th century (ca. 1680–1730)
Detailed description
Splendid set consisting of four hand-embroidered panels from an antique Baroque liturgical vestment (probably part of a dalmatic or a chasuble).
Overall dimensions (including frames)
2 panels: 22 × 58 × 2 cm
2 panels: 22 × 75.6 × 2 cm
Technique and materials
Hand embroidery in multicolored silk and metallic threads in gold and silver.
Gold-colored silk background
Techniques: satin stitch, couching, pictorial effect embroidery.
Wooden frames with protective glass (added at a later date)
Epoca
Late 17th – early 18th century (ca. 1680–1730)
Conditions
Overall preservation is very good for the age.
Presence of slight wear, small wire losses, and chromatic alterations consistent with the age of the fabric and metallic materials.
The panels are stable and ready for display.
Origin
Italian private collection.
Shipping
Accurate and traceable shipping, with protective packaging suitable for ancient textile artworks.
Possible hand delivery in Italy, upon request.
Set of 4 embroidered Baroque panels – sacred embroidery in silk and metallic thread – the Netherlands 17th/18th century (ca. 1680–1730)
Detailed description
Splendid set consisting of four hand-embroidered panels from an antique Baroque liturgical vestment (probably part of a dalmatic or a chasuble).
Overall dimensions (including frames)
2 panels: 22 × 58 × 2 cm
2 panels: 22 × 75.6 × 2 cm
Technique and materials
Hand embroidery in multicolored silk and metallic threads in gold and silver.
Gold-colored silk background
Techniques: satin stitch, couching, pictorial effect embroidery.
Wooden frames with protective glass (added at a later date)
Epoca
Late 17th – early 18th century (ca. 1680–1730)
Conditions
Overall preservation is very good for the age.
Presence of slight wear, small wire losses, and chromatic alterations consistent with the age of the fabric and metallic materials.
The panels are stable and ready for display.
Origin
Italian private collection.
Shipping
Accurate and traceable shipping, with protective packaging suitable for ancient textile artworks.
Possible hand delivery in Italy, upon request.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Textile type
Silk
No. of items
4
Material
Textile
Country of Origin
Netherlands
Height
22 cm
Width
75 cm
Depth
2 cm
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Estimated period
17th / 18th century
