The Lockleven Hangings
Unknown Artist
- Art Funded
- 1996
- Dimensions
- 173 x146 cm, 175 x 199 cm,175 x 243 cm
- Vendor
- Marquis of Bute
Three curtains & four valances.
The ground is of plain weave woollen fabric with the flowers, vases and edging of black velvet applique secured with yellow silk. This work was acquired with assistance from the Wolfson Foundation.
Provenance
Descended from Sir William Bruce, who in 1675 purchased Lochleven and the Barony of Kinross. In 1921 they were sold at auction by Sir Charles Bruce to the Marquis of Bute.