September Gallery Auction
Fri, Sep 19, 2025 01:00PM EDT
Lot 3205
Two French Paisley Shawls
Estimate: $300 - $500
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $1 |
| $5 | $5 |
| $50 | $10 |
| $200 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,500 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
Two French Paisley Shawls: the square shawl with black field and embroidered with deep border of stylized boteh in colors; the rectangular example woven with very black central medallion and long, stylized boteh throughout, and with lappet borders. Circa 1860 - 1870.
{Approximate dimensions: 70" square, the first, the second, 62 1/2" W. x 121" L.}.
Condition
The square example in very good condition, minor surface wear and dirt, losses to and loss threads. The rectangular example was used as a wall textile at one point, with canvas strip along one selvedge edge back. Minor splitting along selvedge sides, lacking fringe completely, minor dirt.
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Oakland Museum of California.
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