Lot 75
Italian Silk Altar Frontal Bearing the Papal Symbol of Martin V, 1417-1431
Lot 75 Details
Italian Silk Altar Frontal Bearing the Papal Symbol of Martin V, 1417-1431
the antependium elaborately appliquéd and embroidered in gilt thread in a foliated pattern scrolling amongst crowned columns above a wider register in similar pattern incorporating foil back coloured glass cabochons on urns with tulips flanking central coat of arms all edged in gilt fringe
37" x 66" — 94 x 167.6 cm.
Estimate $800-$1,200