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Toile Bed Set Lit À La Duchesse French 18Th Century

Stock No

KP1020

Member since
2010
  • £4,500.00 For the set
  • €5,414 Euro
  • $5,647 US Dollar

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Item Description

Circa 1798 French set of Toile de Beautiran "Dites Merci" Manufacturer J.P Meillier et Cie bed hangings for a Lit à La Duchesse.So rare to find such a complete set with it's bedcover, pelmets and bed hangings including the pair of narrow panels 'bonnes-grâces for the sides at the head of the bed. Beautiful red with strong crisp printing. A delight!

Pair of Bonnes-graces each 45cm x 272cm approx

Bedcover with extra bit for bolster pillow 158cm wide x 159cm length x 93cm drop on sides

Panel 118cm x 226cm

Panel 2.118cm x 194cm Pelmet 490cm x 52cm

Pelmet 524cm x 68cm

Pelmet 490cm x 52cm

 In good antique as found condition with some pieces a stronger red, so not a uniform colour across the whole set.

Some pieces have a small amount of sun discolouration.Scattered faded mildew spots on some panels.With a few old darns and patched repairs.

Item Info

Seller Location

London, London

Period

1798

Item Location

United Kingdom

Seller Location

London, London

Item Location

United Kingdom

Seller Contact No

+44 (0)774 7616692

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