Bidspirit auction | Italian Style Machine-Woven Velvet Bedspread

Italian Style Machine-Woven Velvet Bedspread with Floral Medallion - A large machine-woven plush textile, often identified as an Italian wedding blanket or bedspread. The item features a claret-coloured ground with a large central floral medallion executed in pink, moss green, and cream tones. The surrounding field contains scrolling foliate and floral motifs, with large ornate floral spandrels positioned at each corner. The piece is bordered by a wide, gold-toned bullion-style looped fringe. The construction consists of a machine-woven plush or chenille fabric, associated with mid-20th century European decorative textiles in the Baroque revival style. Dimensions: Not specified.