Sunflowers in all their brazen beauty strike a bold and summery note on this spectacular ensemble! Monogrammed "AB" this queen sheet and two sham set is loomed of a top quality, pure white and very supple "fil de lin" linen with a slightly silken hand and fluid drape. The entire width of the sheet return, including 39 inches along the height of either side, is embroidered in a truly remarkable relief with sunflowers, worked in a very padded bourdon stitch and accented in the flower centers and leaves with a finely dotted post point. An unusually important row of drawn thread ladderwork underscores the floral embroidery, finishing the edge. The hem is hand stitched with miniscule points. The two pillow shams pick up the floral motif with a single sunflower on either side of the upper half of each sham and the same AB monogram in a smaller register. The shams close at the back with five tiny mother-of-pearl buttons. This charming ensemble likely dates from the early Art Deco period of the twenties and is in new, never used and perfect condition. Dimensiosn: sheet 132 x 95in., shams interior 26.5 x 25in., exterior 30.5 x 29in.
PRICE:
SOLD (complimentary delivery)
ITEM: 2596