Antique French Silk Floral Metallic Brocade Panel with Metallic Lace Border

  • Description: This is a long, narrow antique textile panel, from the late 18th or early 19th century. The central field is a light-colored silk with a floral and foliate pattern woven in a metallic brocade. The design features winding branches with flowers and leaves. The panel is framed by a metallic lace border with a geometric pattern, which adds to its decorative quality. 
  • Origin: French, likely from Lyon, a major center for silk weaving. 
  • Dimensions: The panel measures 66 x 25 cm.
  • Condition: Antique good condition. 
  • Potential Use: This type of panel could be used for various decorative purposes, such as a wall hanging, a table runner, or repurposed for other textile projects.
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