A stunning piece of textile, this portion of damask upholstery is said to have belgoned to Carlos IV who became King of Spain in December 1788, six months before the French Revolution. King Carlos IV was a well-known connoisseur of the arts, and bult an impressive collection of musical instruments, clocks and paintings. Even though his peeople were embroiled in a series of revolutionary wars outside of Spain, King Carlos continued to spend large amounts of money decorating his palaces.
This textile is attributed to Pernon et cie., the official supplier to the French royal household until 1797. The pattern was designed for Carlos IV and shows the mastery of the weavers skills. The design was made in 1797, yet no trace of the delivery of this order to Spain has as of yet been found in Spanish Royal Archives.
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