20th C. Group of Three French Tapestry Pillows with Botanical and Bird Motifs

Late 19th/Early 20th C. a large antique pillow measuring 18"h x 40.5"w, featuring a vintage floral tapestry design on the front. The central motif, on a brown background, shows a bas...

From the collection of visual artist Lewis Stein, NYC, two late 20th c., embroidered Suzani style textiles, probably Uzbekistan, each with colorful embroidered floral design, the larger example with embroidered text and yellow fringe. Dimensions: 63"h x 92"w (larger), 74"l x 48.5"w (smaller) Condition: Good/Fair, the larger example with some handwritten unfinished text that was never embroidered, some minor marks, snags, and creases, the smaller example pieced together Provenance: The Collection of visual artist Lewis Stein, NYC Literature: Artist Lewis Stein (1945-2022) was an original SOHO pioneer working and collecting from his Broome Street loft over a five decade career. Inspired by artists like Marcel Duchamp and Andy Warhol, he started taking common household objects, like cleavers and hammers, and painting them in bright garish colors. In the late 1960s, Stein met dealer Dick Bellamy, who introduced his work to the gallerists who gave him his first exposure, including David Whitney...

A beautifully made pair of French tapestry pillows dating to the 1860s. Each features an intricately woven front panel in classic 19th century style with rich detailing and soft aged...

A decorative pair of loose pillows or cushions, made of antique hand made needlework tapestry of floral design, with modern cotton backing and ruby / cream fringe edging. English, la...