A SPANISH CRIMSON SILK VELVET APPLIQUÉ ON GOLD BROCADE HANGING PANEL, SECOND HALF 16TH CENTURY, of rectangular form and centering repetitive bands of scrolling strapwork cartouches enclosing stylized floral blooms appliqué on a gold couched thread brocade ground, mounted and professionally set within a giltwood frame. Provenance: Property from a Fortune 500 Energy Company, Houston, Texas. Height: 20 3/4" Width: 101"

Loose threads scattered throughout, old repairs, gold couched thread losses in areas, areas of thread separations and wear throughout, some velvet appliqué is loose on edges. 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.”