Set of three pillow or armchair covers, monochrome print on cotton known as "Augusta*", Alsace, late 19th century. One features roses au naturel picoté in violet grisaille on white cotton; the other, small stylized bouquets in bright pink monochrome, 65 x 110 cm approx.; the third, for a high-backed armchair, features branches of blue hawthorn.                      *Printed with small floral motifs on cotton at Wesserling, in Munster at Hartmann, and used for nightwear, these fabrics have become very popular, replacing Kelsch for bedding.
Live Thursday 24 October 2024・11:00 (Europe/Paris)
Lot no. 358

Set of three pillow or armchair covers, monochrome print on cotton known as "Augusta*", Alsace, late 19th century. One features roses au naturel picoté in violet grisaille on white cotton; the other, small stylized bouquets in bright pink monochrome, 65 x 110 cm approx.; the third, for a high-backed armchair, features branches of blue hawthorn. *Printed with small floral motifs on cotton at Wesserling, in Munster at Hartmann, and used for nightwear, these fabrics have become very popular, replacing Kelsch for bedding.

Estimate
€70 - €90
Result
€104
Buyer's premium
30%
Set of three pillow or armchair covers, monochrome print on cotton known as "Augusta*", Alsace, late 19th century. One features roses au naturel picoté in violet grisaille on white cotton; the other, small stylized bouquets in bright pink monochrome, 65 x 110 cm approx.; the third, for a high-backed armchair, features branches of blue hawthorn. *Printed with small floral motifs on cotton at Wesserling, in Munster at Hartmann, and used for nightwear, these fabrics have become very popular, replacing Kelsch for bedding.
Sale Thursday 24 October 2024・11:00 (Europe/Paris)
Sale location coming soon 17, rue de la Grange-Batelière 75009 Paris