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pre view. 02 15 Specialists: Offices & representatives: Fabric of dreams Preview of the Decorative Arts auction on 27March 2025 Decorative textile art encompasses a variety of tech- niques such as embroidery, quilting, appliqué and openwork, as well as the painting, printing and dyeing of fabrics, often using reserve techniques. Textile arts and crafts in Europe are dominated by wool, linen and cotton. Even in ancient times, yarns wrapped in met- al foil were used, and Chinese silk fabrics reached the West via the Silk Road. From the early Middle Ages on- wards, the importation of ornate silk fabrics flourished, especially from Byzantium and the Orient. During the Gothic and Renaissance periods, Italy and Spain es- tablished themselves as important production centres, while embroidery experienced a particular heyday in 1 An Italian Renaissance silk on linen wall hanging depicting an elaborate trophy. Mid-16 th century. 255 × 222 cm. Estimate: CHF 10 000/15 000 the Middle Ages. From the 15 th century onwards, tapes- tries from Flanders dominated the international market, until France took the lead in the 17 th and 18 th centuries. Intensely coloured textiles, some embroidered with the finest silver and gold threads, from early Italian produc- tion from the 15 th to 18 th centuries are part of a private collection offered in our auction. It comprises thirteen lots, including large coverings and cloth panels as well as robes worn by ecclesiastical and secular dignitaries. The highlight of the collection is a large-format trophy wall hanging from the mid-16 th century, preserved in im- pressively fresh colours (ill. 1). 1 over view. For further information Decorative Arts Stephan Koller skoller@kollerauctions.com Online catalogues www.kollerauctions.com Koller Zurich Hardturmstrasse 102 8031 Zurich Switzerland T +41 44 445 63 63 office@kollerauctions.com Koller Geneva Rue de l’Athénée 2 1205 Geneva Switzerland T +41 22 311 03 85 geneva@kollerauctions.com Koller Düsseldorf Citadellstrasse 4 40213 Düsseldorf Germany T +49 211 30 14 36 38 duesseldorf@kollerauctions.com Koller Munich Vilshofener Str. 8 81679 Munich Germany T +49 89 22 802 766 muenchen@kollerauctions.com Koller Italy Via dei Fossi 15 50123 Florence Italy T +39 366 994 16 36 italia@kollerauctions.com Koller Beijing Chedaogou 10# 6/4-307 Haidian Qu, 100089 Beijing China T +86 135 2039 8057 beijing@kollerauctions.com Swiss Art Laura Koller & Cyril Koller lkoller@kollerauctions.com Impressionist & Modern Art Jara Koller & Cyril Koller jara.koller@kollerauctions.com PostWar & Contemporary Art Clarisse Doge & Jara Koller doge@kollerauctions.com jara.koller@kollerauctions.com Prints & Multiples Clarisse Doge doge@kollerauctions.com Asian Art Regi Preiswerk asianart@kollerauctions.com Jewellery Jakob Zeijl zeijl@kollerauctions.com Wristwatches & Pocketwatches Uwe Vischer vischer@kollerauctions.com Old Master & 19 th Century Paintings Karoline Weser weser@kollerauctions.com Design Cyril Himmer himmer@kollerauctions.com Decorative Arts Stephan Koller skoller@kollerauctions.com Silver Corinne Koller ckoller@kollerauctions.com Old Master Drawings & Prints Franz-Carl Diegelmann diegelmann@kollerauctions.com Books, Manuscripts & Autographs Dr Andreas Terwey terwey@kollerauctions.com European Porcelain Sabine Neumaier neumaier@kollerauctions.com Vintage Fashion Jara Koller & Isabelle Koller jara.koller@kollerauctions.com Art Nouveau & Art Deco & Carpets Jean-Pierre Dalla Vedova dallavedova@kollerauctions.com Estates & Collections Stephan Koller & Sabine Neumaier skoller@kollerauctions.com Private Sales Cyril Koller koller@kollerauctions.com