Some of my favorite finds are the ones that just…drop into my lap! A reader contacted me about some of the Carolyn Quartermaine fabric I was selling, and in an aside via email exchanges, mentioned that she was the lady that bought one of my most obsessed about items several years ago. Wendy Lewis’s 18th century indigo striped and tasseled ciel de lit. I posted about it here and here.
Here the polonaise curtains drop from their ciel de lit in Wendy’s barn in the original listing. Wendy places this at anywhere between 18th and early 19th century…the passementarie added later…most likely Napoleon III…late 19th. And my new best friend Anne Sorrells of La Maison Antiques and Design in North Carolina was willing to sell this piece of my textile dreams to me!
The upholstered “tete” might still be available. I just purchased the polonaise drapes since I have several options from which to hang these already! I asked Anne to send me photos of several other items she is selling through her antique store and added a slide show below, with a bit of information.
18th Century French or Italian linen door covering… hand painted with vegetable dyes. Over 15 feet long. Fair condition. An invitation to repurpose!
French statues have a plaque that reads “Progress” on them…and sit in front of a large hand painted reproduction of 18th century French artist Jean Marc Nattier.
If any items pique your curiosity, you can email Anne for further details and photos.
Anne Sorrells of La Maison Antiques & Design
ruthannetique@yahoo.com
You also follow Anne on pinterest here
Amazing textile . I love the blue and white,,,,,today we had the very first really warm day of the entire year . I spent it washing cotton textiles and actually got them dry .
I adore your blog, so inspiring. 75 years young and never have enough hours in the day to read and do all that is available to achieve. Beverley XXX
Trish, if you still have some CQ fabric for sale, would you please LMK details. Many thanks! molly
Hi Molly. Not right now, but maybe in the Fall I will clear out the closets a bit more! I will let you know!
This is so amazing Trish. It is such a small world! I am thrilled you have the polonaise drapes!
xoxo
Karena
Art by Karena
As usual after one of your posts I’m drooling all over my puter *winks* Soooo lovely! Vanna
Love those chairs!
I shared photos of my jar din on my site!
How fabulous you got the drapes ! Cant wait to see pics once you hang them. I just emailed hoping to get the “tete” .
I adore Wendy’s Textiles. I Bought the Theatrical backdrop and the Neoclassical Curtains ~
My wish now is to find that amazing pink tapestry that was photographed on her barn, i think you know the one!!
Hi Emily. My favorite photo…the side of Wendy’s barn with that gorgeous Chateau tapestry! I will post a few photos of the polonaise drapery soon!