Antique Inventory

Velvet floral printed table cover

Sophisticated Art Deco repeat of roses and scattered leaves on a black and white dotted ground, richly contrasted with bold surrounding outlined orange border.    Delightful arts and crafts table cover. I have always appreciated English arts and crafts.  Purchased in the English Midlands late 90s.

58"x70" Velvet

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Handmade butterfly tapestry

Exciting modernist tapestry with abundant color, style and fashion.  The image is of a butterfly in-flight. Very beautifully done with a multitude of stitches and colors. Bold contemporary weaving in scale, color, and composition. Circa 1980 and signed Virginia.

52"x76" Wool and metallic thread

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Grand homespun portier

Portiere, one of a pair. Woven panels. Homespun natural linen. Cutwork, crochet lace embroidered details with two handmade tassels. C.1900.  Arts & Crafts era minimalism at its finest. I'm not sure they are American made, but the minimalist nature of its overall presentation really lends itself to early American arts and crafts.

4'x7' Homespun linen and handmade tassels

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Aesthetic movement tapestry

Intricate aesthetic movement design with large lotus fans, black gold and copper color beautiful piece. Traditional symmetrical Ottoman rug motifs of stylized florals and foliage on earth toned ground.   

These earlier pieces represented my love for both arts and crafts and the aesthetic movements which drove designers into Arts and Crafts. It was acquired in England in the early 2000s.

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Unique applique tapestry

Wall Hanging. Woven linen. Decorated with a variety of individually appliqued, outlined, and hand colored unidentified symbolic devices. Attribution Uncertain. 108” x 6’   

The seven repeated elements most resemble designs found in Hindu, Southeast Asian, and Himalayan artworks. This early piece of art was created for just that purpose was hung on the wall in very large area. Whether for social gatherings or special occasions this piece meant a lot to many people and I was lucky to get it in the south of France in 2009.

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Wool damask floral panel

Panel. Jacquard woven. Wool damask. Two tone flowering vine and leaf repeat in maroon. European. C. 1820 / 1850 - 9’ x 9’ 

Like their silk counterparts, wool damasks were also reversible, Wool damasks were often glazed to achieve a shiny finish to more resemble silk damask. This practical fabric was extremely popular for clothing throughout Europe. The use of wool created a hardy fabric with a distinctive design.

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Art Deco print with appliqué border

Panel. Woven cotton. Printed with an abstract geometric floral and fan repeat, with contrasting applique border. Attributed to France. C.1930’s 7.5’ x 4’ 

Art Deco artists often looked to Africa for inspiration. There are implied tribal references in the pattern-work, and in the abstract, gestural, cut out black cotton. I love unusual pieces as they are usually individual works of art. This is definitely a French piece and produce sometime after the turn of the century.

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Bold jacquard woven panel

Jacquard woven. Polychrome Wools. Symmetrical, non-specific heraldic repeat with assorted oversized medallions. French. 1860-80. 9’ x 4.5'

The juxtaposition of light and dark color fields resulted in greater luminosity to grand interiors prior to electric lighting due to their reflective contrast. Very colorful and very large woven tapestry. Early symbolism with early 1800 designs.

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Stylized wool and chenille panel

Panel. Jacquard woven. Polychrome wools with chenille accents. French. C.1870-90’s..   Fashionable during the late 19thC, this panel references Persian carpets with stylized urns, assorted florals, foliage, feathers, and scrollwork while using rich traditional primary colors.

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Early mohair appliqué curtains

Portieres, pair Jacquard woven. Dark red silk mohair. French. C.1890's

High style Arts & Crafts era, luxuriously embellished with appliqued and embroidered stylized roses and foliage amid scrolling vines. These hand done panels were discovered in England, to my delight, around 1999 and seriously reinforced my urge to travel.

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