AN ITALIAN SILK AND LINEN BURATTO ON MODERN NETTING WALL HANGING, EARLY 18TH AND EARLY 20TH, of vertical rectangular form and a scalloped hem of stylized floral blooms, enclosing a conforming reserve with a paired leafy scrolls base issuing sides of continuous blossoming foliage, capped by greek key devices beneath a curling acanthus broken pediment suspending a delicate leafy vine hung with single bloom, above butterflies fluttering about a flowering stem filled two-handled vase resting on a stepped scrolling foliage stand over a floral spray filled coupe, hand-stitched onto brown netting and backed with black netting, before a separate silvery-blue rayon drapery and hung from metal loops on a stained wood rod with carved finials. Height: 9' 6 1/2" Width: 52"

Faded, loose threads, tears, losses, repairs and dry thread. Possibly was an entre fenêtre at one time. Both brown and black netting are of a more modern date. Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS."