01-10-200901-10-2009
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2440Boston
January 10, 2009 10:00 AMCalender
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Continental Metallic-thread and Silk-work Embroidered Crucifix

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$296$250
Auction: European Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2440Location: BostonDate / Time: January 10, 2009 10:00AM

Description:

Continental Metallic-thread and Silk-work Embroidered Crucifix, 18th century, probably Spanish, within a rosewood frame, borders with elaborate scrolling vines and flowers on a red ground, ht. 44 3/4, wd. 22 1/2 in.
Estimate $500-700

Cross with multiple losses to silk ground; some threads loose; edge wear and moderate to heavy fading.