Lot 811

1920s Egyptian Revival Patchwork Tapestry, Egyptomania

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1920s Egyptian Revival Patchwork Tapestry, Egyptomania

Estimate: $250 - $375

Starting Bid: $125

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by Artemis Fine Arts
July 30, 2026 8:00 AM MDT
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Louisville, CO, US 80027

Untied States, ca. 1920s CE. An Egyptian Revival patchwork tapestry, hand-stitched from a mix of cotton pieces over a thicker-weave cotton ground, detailed with black embroidery. The composition centers on a striding Egyptian figure holding a papyrus stalk, framed by registers of stylized hieroglyphs, birds, reeds, and architectural motifs. The appliqué elements are cut from various neutral-toned fabrics — tan, ochre, brown, beige, and denim blue. The textile is fashioned much like a small quilt, with layered fabrics hand-sewn onto a backing cloth; the verso shows the outlines of the original stitching. This piece belongs to the wave of Egyptomania that swept Europe and America in the early 20th century, peaking around the discovery of Tutankhamun's tomb in 1922. Size: 34.5" L x 17.5" W (87.6 cm x 44.4 cm)

Provenance: private Valley Glen, California, USA collection

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Item # 198107

  • Condition: Discoloration and fading from age. Dark staining. Tears and fraying to the cotton appliques, and pulling to threads.

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