Lot 344 , A rare Mariano Fortuny honey coloured silk velvet mantle, c.1900,

A rare Mariano Fortuny honey coloured silk velvet mantle, c.1900, decorated with a gilt hand blocked stripe to hem, frontedges and sleeves, squares of ornate printed pattern to lower half of garment, front and back and shoulders, lined with pale green silk and a hand sewn circular label attached to the back: Mariano Fortuny, Venise
Estimate £700-900

Christies catalogue for December 2009, sold for £1,875. Condition of mantel lining before repair: documented photographically

Lining is extensively restored proffessionally, we havce photos of the original damage, through restoration and after as it is now. The restorer has put a very fine gauze/netting over the restored lining for protection. The silk velvet has a few very light stains which may clean.
It is now a complete garment with resotration we can send you copies of the photos during restoration and photos of the lining.


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Sold for £1,000