MARIANO FORTUNY STENCILED CAPE
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MARIANO FORTUNY STENCILED CAPE

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Mariano Fortuny (1880-1944)

Cape

Venice, c. 1925

Silk velvet, stenciling

 

 

A cape by Mariano Fortuny, created in Venice c. 1925, fashioned from luxurious silk velvet and decorated with his signature stenciling technique in earthy tones of rust silk velvet and silver stenciling. The textile is draped in a flowing, classical manner, preserving the timeless, body-liberating silhouette that defined Fortuny’s revolutionary aesthetic. The pattern; a repeating, stylized floral or rosette motif—exhibits the deep Venetian and Byzantine influences that characterized the designer’s repertoire, applied using a process that ensured no two pieces were exactly alike. Through its luminous texture and art-historical patterning, the piece reflects Fortuny’s unique vision to translate the beauty of ancient textiles and painting into garments of poetic, modern elegance.

 

While the cape bears no label, a letter of attribution will accompany it.

 

Provenance: The Ann and Gordon Getty  ‘Temple of Wings’ Collection

 

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CONDITION

• Mint •
Virtually no wear, in most cases refers to a vintage garment that has not been worn, may include original tags, and can be referred to as “deadstock.”
• Excellent •
Shows hardly any signs of wear.
• Very Good •
Shows normal signs of wear with some minor visible problems but will not detract from wearability of the garment.
• Good •
Vintage garment has obvious flaws and can use mending.
• Fair •
The garment is most likely not wearable, but could serve as an inspiration or study piece.

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