Pair of 18th Century French Toile De Bolbec Panels

Pair of late 18th Century French toile de Bolbec/Normandy scalloped edged panels, most likely from a set of bed hangings.

A resist block print in a soft madder red with uneven colouring. A woman picking fruit for a seated winged cupid.

Trimmed in a pale silk ribbon on both sides and its petty scalloped hem. 

In an as-found antique condition with some small tears and faded marks. 

55cm x 255cm  55cm x 258cm.

From the private collection of Min Hogg founder and editor of World of Interiors 1981-2000.