Coverlet

This exquisite coverlet, crafted by Philippe de la Salle in 1755, showcases his mastery of textile design during the height of rococo elegance. De la Salle, active in Lyon, France, was renowned for his luxurious silk fabrics, often incorporating rich brocading and intricate patterns. While many of his surviving works are panels or fragments (as seen in the collections of the Art Institute of Chicago), this coverlet provides a more complete example of his artistry applied to a functional, yet highly decorative, object. His designs frequently featured floral motifs, often rendered with a delicate, almost painterly quality, and this piece, with its embroidered satin and silk, would have been a prized possession, reflecting the sophisticated taste of its owner. The medium itself (embroidered satin and silk) aligns perfectly with the opulent textiles de la Salle was celebrated for, demonstrating the elaborate craftsmanship characteristic of 18th-century French luxury goods.