Sold at Austin Auction Gallery

Fine Metallic Thread Embroidered Silk Liturgical Altar Frontal

Price realized
$384
Pre-sale estimate
$200 – $400
Hammer price
$300
Category
Textiles & Tapestries
Sold
January 18, 2026
Sale
DAY 3- JANUARY 2026 NEW YEAR, NEW TREASURES AUCTION

Lot description

Continental liturgical altar frontal or antependium cloth, 18th/ 19th c., in white silk damask upholstery, with central padded goldwork embroidery executed in gold and silver metal threads, depicting the Virgin Mary standing atop clouds, wi

This lot sold at a past Austin Auction Gallery sale. Prices realized include the buyer's premium and are provided for research only — they are not an appraisal or a guarantee of future value.