Antique Mathevon and Bouvard silk, 19th century

Antique Mathevon and Bouvard silk, 19th century
Silk lampas, a historical heritage 
Present in museum collections

Magnificent antique upholstery fabric Mathevon and Bouvard, renowned 19th century Lyon manufacture. This sumptuous fabric has a floral pattern in relief, angels and masquerades woven with a lampas technique, characteristic of the great silks of Lyon.

 Features:
Period : 19th century
Origin : Lyon, France
Motif : Floral bouquet and baroque ornaments on a red-orange silk floor, at the back floating silk threads and marked relief effects on a golden floor (see photos).
Material : Silk and precious yarns
Condition : Very good

This refined fabric was intended for the prestigious decorations of palaces and mansions of the time. Ideal for restoration projects, the creation of cushions, seats or decorative panels, it will bring a touch of historic elegance to any interior.

Dimensions : 301 X 70.5 cm of which 0.5 cm of lisère on each side

Origin of the fabric Mathevon and Bouvard
Mathevon et Bouvard was a textile manufacturer specializing in luxury upholstery, active in 19th century France. It was based in Lyon, which was then the world center of silk. The fabrics produced by this manufacture were often intended for the sumptuous decorations of aristocratic palaces and residences.
Lyon, from the Renaissance and even more in the 18th and 19th centuries, was renowned for its refined silks. Many manufactures in Lyon collaborated with the great decorators and cabinetmakers to supply sumptuous fabrics to the court of France and the European aristocracy.

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