Pair of velvet curtains Art Nouveau around 1900, long burgundy velvet curtains with black outlined print decoration in yellow and green, each in the lower half depiction of an umbelliferous plant and on three sides surrounding bottom border with repeating motif of fish swimming between seaweed, woven border on two sides, yellow back lining and gathering at the upper end, in addition pair of red-white cords to tie and about 25 brass parts to hang, colors somewhat faded, otherwise very good condition due to age, dimensions each about 270 x 130 cm.

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