Italian Ophrey Fragment
Late 15/early 16th c
This rare piece was probably woven in Florence. Very difficult to photograph.
Cataloguing
A seated saint with a creature on his lap attended by a bird, the backgrond of scrolling leafy stems and leaves, the side borders with scrolling stems and flowers, woven in a damask pattern using gold wrapped thread on yellow silk and linen.
16 x 9 in; 40 x 23 cm selvedge to selvedge.
Condition
Good.
Comments
Similar ophrey pieces in the Metropolitan Museum, New York attributed to being woven in Florence.
Price: £180 | $230 | €220
Ref N°: 40