19C German Royal Coat of Arms Family Crest Textile
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Antique (19th Century, possibly earlier) European metallic thread textile embroidery royal family crest on velvet, from the Neues Schloss (New Castle), castle belonging to His Royal Highness Max Margrave of Baden. Crest is mounted on a wood stretcher. The center depicts two opposing griffins topped by a crown, encompassed by a curtain and tassels, framed by heavy embroidery of swirling foliate forms in metallic needlework. No apparent maker marks. Provenance: This item originated from a distinguished auction event hosted by Sotheby's in October 1995, at the Neues Schloss (New Castle), Baden-Baden, Germany. It was a part of the royal collection belonging to Margrave Max von Baden (1933-2022), a prominent figure in European aristocracy and the first cousin of Prince Charles III. This auction showcased a selection of valuable items from his esteemed collection.
Dimensions: 32 X 28 X 1 in.
Condition: Fair to poor overall antique condition, having heavy dust sediment and surface wear, with bottom and the center top areas having tears and loss to areas where the fabric is slightly disintegrated. Fabric straps on verso showing heavy age wear and toning. Being sold in as-is condition, please bid accordingly. Estate fresh to the market.
Shipping: Hill Auction Gallery does not offer in-house shipping for this item. Gallery will refer third party shippers for all domestic and international buyers. Purchaser pick up available upon request.
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Dimensions: 32 X 28 X 1 in.
Condition: Fair to poor overall antique condition, having heavy dust sediment and surface wear, with bottom and the center top areas having tears and loss to areas where the fabric is slightly disintegrated. Fabric straps on verso showing heavy age wear and toning. Being sold in as-is condition, please bid accordingly. Estate fresh to the market.
Shipping: Hill Auction Gallery does not offer in-house shipping for this item. Gallery will refer third party shippers for all domestic and international buyers. Purchaser pick up available upon request.
Local Delivery: Florida door-to-door hand delivery service available for this lot; contact Toti@Zemaqua.com for an estimate.
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19C German Royal Coat of Arms Family Crest Textile
Estimate $100 - $1,000
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