二十世纪初的餐桌布，上面印有 G.A. 的首字母。 - 纺织品 - 2.3 m - 1.5 m

幸得一桩意外的好运，我们得以获得一整套拿破仑三世时期的锦缎提花桌布及八条相配的餐巾。
Such complete sets have become increasingly rare, as in most cases either the tablecloth or the napkins were extensively used over the generations. This set, however, remains in remarkably fresh condition.
这些完整套装越来越罕见，因为大多数情况下桌布或餐巾在历代传承中已被广泛使用。不过这套仍保持着极为崭新的状态。
This particular design was conceived in the 1870s and became instantly successful to the extent that the weaving looms could scarcely keep pace with demand. Every French family able to afford the luxury of adorning their table with such magnificent linen aspired to own a set.
这一特定花纹设计诞生于1870年代，一经问世便立刻取得巨大成功，甚至织机也难以跟上需求。每个有能力让餐桌焕发 such magnificent linen 的法国家庭都渴望拥有一套。
Once again, this ensemble comes from the château near where I live, whose owners have been the guardians of four generations of ancestral linen. Their armoires are filled with exquisite treasures that have not seen daylight for decades, and little by little I am fortunate enough to acquire these exceptional pieces and give them new life once more.
再次，这套来自我居住附近的城堡，那里的主人世代守护着四代传家的祖传亚麻物品。它们的衣橱里存放着数十年未曾见光的珍宝，我也在一点点地有幸获得这些非凡的件物，并让它们重新焕发新生。
The initials “G.A.” are hand embroidered in a style inspired by Roman lettering, perfectly suited to the Napoleon III period.
字母“G.A.”是手工刺绣，风格受罗马字母启发，与拿破仑三世时期完美相宜。
The red friezes remain beautifully vivid — still “blood red” and entirely unfaded.
红色的带状花纹依然鲜明迷人——仍然“血红”，完全未褪色。
As this is a jacquard weave, the tablecloth may also be used in reverse, revealing an even richer intensity of red (see final photograph).
由于这是提花织法，桌布亦可反向使用，呈现更为浓郁的红色强度（见最后一张照片）。
The set has been divided into two lots, though both will appear in the same auction.
该套装已分成两份拍卖，但两者将同在同一场拍卖中出现。