Two Large cloth pieces

Hi Jonathan,

Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.
Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:

A pair of Aesthetic Movement embroidered velvet or chenille portiere panels
late 19th Century
Each in dark green with outer edge and outer lower corner with cream-colored and metallic thread embroidery, tasseled fringe along outer edges (mostly lacking). Backed with printed cotton or linen. Unmarked/unsigned.
each 49 by 80 inches
CONDITION: With some wear, fading, minor staining and minor losses to fringe.
PROVENANCE: Acquired from an auction house
$400-600 for the pair*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.

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~ Delia