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A length of neoclassical woven silk furnishing fabric, late 18th century, French, Lyon, the design in the manner of Jean Démosthène Dugourc (French, 1749-1825) for Maison Pernon et Cie, of loom width, decorated with a burgundy-ground oval and urn-shaped medallions to the centre, enclosing a portrait of a Muse and cherub and two lions respectively, connected by diamond-shaped motifs containing rams' heads, putti, winged chimera and a cartouche with two putti swimming with a dolphin, on a pale blue ground sprigged with cream foliate arabesques and flaming torches (196 x 56cm; framed and glazed 208 x 67cm) Provenance: A private collection, Abingdon Mansions, Kensington, London W8; acquired from Peta Smyth, London. Footnote: A school for future silk weavers was established in the early 17th century in Lyon, which became the main centre for silk weaving in France. The same design framework seen in the present example, albeit with subtle differences, can be found in a fragment of Lyon school silk housed in the Powerhouse Collection, dated c.1780 (object no. 95/211/1). This design includes an oval medallion enclosing a portrait of a Muse and cherub, encircled by delicate arabesques and flanked by flaming torches, with further ram's heads, putti and winged chimera, all bear striking similarities to the present example. The Lyon firm of Camille Pernon was responsible for some of the most technically accomplished and luxurious silks of the late eighteenth century, supplying royal and aristocratic patrons across Europe. Among their most influential collaborators was the designer Jean‑Démosthène Dugourc, whose refined neoclassical idiom found particular favour with the Spanish court. Several of his woven schemes were produced for King Charles IV, including textiles featuring playful putti, satyrs, and garlanded ornaments, motifs that recur across his work for Maison Pernon et Cie and reflect the workshop’s exceptional mastery of brocaded and embroidered silks. For similar examples, see The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, object nos. 48.79.3 and 33.140. Condition Report: Overall the silk presents very well, with good colour and weave. Visible selvedge. The reverse not inspected. There are a few small knocks to the gilt frame, but it is structurally sound and ready to hang.