Woven chartreuse silk fabric brocade with colored and metallic thread, trimmed with silver lace ribbon featureing floral, palm tree and pagoda motifs. With a later crimson brocade panel with red ties. Linen-backed. 63.5 x 38.5 inches.

Estimate: $3,000–$5,000
Hammer price: $2,500

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ITALIAN SILK BROCADE SYNAGOGUE TEXTILE.

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Circa 1750

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Likely used as a Bimah covering with ties to secure in place. The exotic patterning of this textile is a testament to the influence of the Orient and its imports. Provenance: Sotheby’s, The Michael & Judy Steinhardt Judaica Collection, April 29th, 2013, Lot 104.

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Woven chartreuse silk fabric brocade with colored and metallic thread, trimmed with silver lace ribbon featureing floral, palm tree and pagoda motifs. With a later crimson brocade panel with red ties. Linen-backed. 63.5 x 38.5 inches.

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