ANTIQUE FRENCH TOILE DE JOUY BED HANGING   Start Price GBP 115.00 Current Price GBP 139.00 Time Left - Bid Count 2 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Tuesday, August 19, 2008 End Time Tuesday, August 26, 2008 Location South Yorkshire See more about 'ANTIQUE FRENCH TOILE DE JOUY BED HANGING  ' Description couscous Store ANTIQUE FRENCH TOILE DE JOUY BED HANGING    This wonderful 18th century Toile de Jouy French bed hanging dates from around 1790 and is a fantastic survivor of what has become an increasingly rare textile. The design has vignettes entitled ‘Départ D’Élodie Pour Nancy’  and ‘Le Solitaire au Pont du Torrent’ both taken from literature.  It is printed on cotton in various shades of red - now faded to pink.  It is unlined except for the bottom edge which is bound (with some wear to the binding)  and scalloped - and lined with a different fabric on the reverse.  The hem is hand stitched as are the joins across the width which, in true French fashion, do not align the pattern!.  The fabric is a little fragile with some thin patches – it would benefit greatly by being fully lined.  However, it is in wonderful condition for its age.This is a precious docment piece which would enhance an antique textile collection. The hanging is a large 75 ½ ins wide and 16 ins deep. A real treasure for a collector! Payment by Paypal for bidders outside the UK required.Payment, or arrangements for payment, required within three days of end of auction. Please note – I prefer not to end listings early.If insurance is required it will be additional to the quoted shippng fees as will other options such as signed for delivery.  _gsrx_vers_236 (GS 5.0.3 (236)) Place a Bid!