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Fortuny-Inspired Painted Velvet Fringed Piano Shawl Wrap Stole–36” x 38”, 1920s

$1,950
£1,473.33
€1,689.24
CA$2,721.45
A$2,961.14
CHF 1,567.89
MX$35,624.58
NOK 19,908.70
SEK 18,215.06
DKK 12,621

About the Item

A sinfully luxurious textile small enough to be worn around the shoulders without bulk, but also large enough to lay on a table or piano. Clearly inspired by the work of Gallenga and Fortuny in the same decade, this shawl features rich, muted colors and sublime workmanship including dramatic 20” silk tassel fringe around the entire perimeter. Silk velvet piano shawl with 20” tassel fringe around full perimeter; black ground with hand painted flowers in shades of purple-pewter, green, silver, ochre and copper. fabric: silk velvet noteworthy: dry clean only repairs: discretely hand repaired one 1 ½” “L” tear in corner condition: very good with above referenced repair, which is nearly invisible due to its placement on solid black velvet pile (see photo) measurements length: 38” width: 36” fringe: 20” label: none present
  • Dimensions:
    Width: 36 in (91.44 cm)Length: 38 in (96.52 cm)
  • Style:
    Piano Shawl (In the Style Of)
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Altered (not by designer). Good condition with one 1 1/2" "L" tear in corner, which is nearly invisible due to its location on solid black pile (see photo).
  • Seller Location:
    Tucson, AZ
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 0902.22.0051stDibs: LU864317420102

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