Incredible Lifetime Collection of Atlanta Resident: Part I

A Pair of Needlepoint Pillows from The Vatican Library Collection

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Start price: $5

Estimated price: $200 - $400

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Description

A pair of rectangular decorative pillows from The Vatican Library Collection. Each pillow features a central needlepoint panel depicting a figure, possibly a baker, attending to an oven, alongside an ornate foliate motif in a style reminiscent of medieval or early Renaissance art. The needlepoint panels are bordered by a gold-colored twisted cord. The main body of each pillow is fashioned from a light, neutral-toned fabric with a woven floral or foliate damask pattern. Each pillow is generously trimmed with a voluminous tasseled fringe in a coordinating light color. The reverse of the pillows features an envelope closure. One pillow retains a legible manufacturer’s tag identifying it as “NEEDLEPOINT PILLOWS from THE VATICAN LIBRARY COLLECTION,” complete with a crest.

Measurement: 17 x 12 IN


Condition report:

Both pillows are in good overall condition, showing no significant signs of wear, tears, or staining.