RARE AND IMPORTANT GROUP OF GOLD AND SILVER BROCADE LINEN FROM THE RUSSIAN WINTER PALACE AT ST. PETERSBURG.

Linen set consists of a 20″ square doily with six 6″ x 6″ smaller square doilies, all having a looped open border involving multiple threads. The metal threads of gold and silver have a yellow thread base which is wound with a flat gold and silver wrap. The interior design of the large doily are flowers and vines with two 1″ borders, the smaller doilies with flower heads and lines. Accompanying the set is a description on parchment paper from the Hammer Collection of New York, NY for the Russian Imperial Exhibition. The typed letter dated January 10th, 1933, described as follows “Article No.X 100 Brocade from a collection assembled at the Winter Palace, St. Petersburg, Russia, consisting of hand-loomed brocades, damasks, handout velvets, and altar sets. The metal brocades are woven with genuine gold and silver threads.” SIZE: As noted above. CONDITION: Very good some age toning. 49203-4 (25,000-35,000) – Lot 3312

Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques - August 2015

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	3312	$0.00	RARE AND IMPORTANT GROUP OF GOLD AND SILVER BROCADE LINEN FROM THE RUSSIAN WINTER PALACE AT ST. PETERSBURG. Linen set consists of a 20″ square doily with six 6″ x 6″ smaller square doilies, all having a looped open border involving multiple threads. The metal threads of gold and silver have a yellow thread base which is wound with a flat gold and silver wrap. The interior design of the large doily are flowers and vines with two 1″ borders, the smaller doilies with flower heads and lines. Accompanying the set is a description on parchment paper from the Hammer Collection of New York, NY for the Russian Imperial Exhibition. The typed letter dated January 10th, 1933, described as follows “Article No.X 100 Brocade from a collection assembled at the Winter Palace, St. Petersburg, Russia, consisting of hand-loomed brocades, damasks, handout velvets, and altar sets. The metal brocades are woven with genuine gold and silver threads.” SIZE: As noted above. CONDITION: Very good some age toning. 49203-4 (25,000-35,000) – Lot 3312 Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques - August 2015 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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RARE AND IMPORTANT GROUP OF GOLD AND SILVER BROCADE LINEN FROM THE RUSSIAN WINTER PALACE AT ST. PETERSBURG.