Fortuny 'Richelieu' Gold Metallic Ground Blue Lions Draperies with Provenance

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Fortuny 'Richelieu' Gold Metallic Ground Blue Lions Draperies with Provenance

About the Item

DETAILS OF FORTUNY RICHELIEU FABRIC 17th Century French Design named for the Cardinal at the court of Louis XIII. Printed at the Fortuny Factory in Venice 100% Long Staple Egyptian Cotton colors of rich blue and metallic gold, which looks as luxurious as silk or gold silk thread. Beautiful Vintage Fortuny 'Richelieu' pattern lustrous gold metallic background with blue lions in an inspired French design double lion motif. Fashioned into double side panel draperies (four panels total-triple width each),fully lined and inner blanket lined with Fortuny designer pattern border trim on front edge face and bottom. Matching pair of Fortuny covered cornices with trim(shown separately in the photos) have double traversing drapery rods in the interior. Trim as shown along the bottom of the cornice. In very good condition, with a small area minor edge fading, four panels each drapery panel is 84 x 72 wide fully opened-then 84 L x 24 W. When hanging, plus wide hem is doubled and can be let out- also a border of fabric can be added to lengthen them, if you need them longer for draperies. includes additional decorative trim and a pair of cornices. Each cornice size: 48 1/2” W.x 6 1/2” D. x 14” H. Mariano Fortuny the celebrated Spanish artist and designer entered the fashion industry in 1907 with his creation of the Delphos gown. Soon after he began work on the luxury textiles in Venice Italy. Inspired by light, the textiles are conceived as paintings, a further testament to the genius of Fortuny. Structured layers of color and transparency work together to achieve the depth of design and pattern. The sensuality of colors and effects with light on the sumptuous metallics make the Fortuny textiles one of the most desirable on earth. Provenance: Designed by famed decorator Sister Parish and Fabricated in 1961 for the Hearst Library in the Edith Hale Harkness Estate. The Harkness Family was among 19th century America's first philanthropic society families as financiers to Rockefeller and Flagler for Standard Oil. Continue the Legacy and Story!

Creator:
Fortuny (Manufacturer)
Dimensions:
Height: 84 in (213.36 cm)Diameter: 72 in (182.88 cm)
Sold As:
Set of 6
Style:
Renaissance (In the Style Of)
Materials and Techniques:
Thread
Place of Origin:
Italy
Period:
1960-1969
Date of Manufacture:
1960
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
West Palm Beach, FL
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU97331008074