A CONTINENTAL RENAISSANCE STYLE POLYCHROME APPLIQUÉ SILK ARMORIAL BANNER, 18TH CENTURY, of vertical rectangular form ending in a bowed pelmet form base and silk berry fringe, centering a leafy tree flanked by profile armorial lions above a fleur-de-lys, within a contrasting red and neutral jacquard paneled border over a conforming panel of paired star torches, enclosed with golden silk thread woven trim. Height: 43" Width: 26"

Discoloration and dust buildup throughout, dry rot, old repairs, lacking small areas, thread separations, tears, scattered small holes, parts of silk berry fringe missing, fragile. 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."