Lot 253: Art Nouveau Silk Embroidered Print, Lalla Rookh

Late 19th Century Art Nouveau silk embroidered print depicting “Lalla Rookh” in an ornate gown, hand embellished with metallic gold threads, pearls, and faux jewels, on a black background. Engraved tag on the frame attributes the handiwork to Katie E. Boettner, with the date of 1882. Note: Lalla Rookh was the titular, fictional character of a romantic Orientalist poem by Thomas Moore, published in 1817. Housed under glass in a parcel gilt and ebonized frame with gold gold-encrusted mat. Sight: 23 in. H x 14 in. W. Frame: 33 in. H x 24 in. W. 

PROVENANCE:

The estate of Linda Felts, Memphis, Tennessee.

CONDITION:

Excellent condition. Minor wear to corners of frame.