1952 Collotype Chenille Brocade Textile Pagan Paradise Portugal Andalusia XDD7

This is an original 1952 black and white collotype of a chenille brocade textile with "Pagan Paradise" design. The cloth in this print was originally created in Portugal or the region of Andalusia, Spain, around the year 1700. A brocade is a type of richly decorated shuttle-woven fabric and is usually made of colored silks.

CONDITION

This 59+ year old Item is rated Very Fine +++. Light aging throughout. No creases. No natural defects. No surface rub. No tears. No water damage. Please note: There is printing on the verso. Please also note that there are a few light smudges and dark markings in the margins of this piece.

• Product Type: Original Collotype; Black / White
• Grade: Very Fine +++
• Dimensions: Approximately 7 x 10.5 inches; 18 x 27 cm
• Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance
• Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation)

Keywords specific to this image: Espana, Cloth, Fabric, Peacock, Unicorn, Cat, Jaguar, Leopard, Dragon, Pegasus

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