Small 17thc needlework
A fine needlework in wools and silks on a silk background depicting a central bird with floral display and a butterfly, beautiful work in good condition with minimal fading, some small holes to the background silk as is expected with works of this early date. A piece of great charm that was probably a panel from a casket, in a Dutch style wavy black frame with gold slip, some repair to the frame.
English 1660-1670
Height 7cm ( 2 3/4”) frame size 14cm ( 5 1/2”)
Width 22.5cm ( 8 3/4”). frame size 31cm (12”)
A fine needlework in wools and silks on a silk background depicting a central bird with floral display and a butterfly, beautiful work in good condition with minimal fading, some small holes to the background silk as is expected with works of this early date. A piece of great charm that was probably a panel from a casket, in a Dutch style wavy black frame with gold slip, some repair to the frame.
English 1660-1670
Height 7cm ( 2 3/4”) frame size 14cm ( 5 1/2”)
Width 22.5cm ( 8 3/4”). frame size 31cm (12”)
A fine needlework in wools and silks on a silk background depicting a central bird with floral display and a butterfly, beautiful work in good condition with minimal fading, some small holes to the background silk as is expected with works of this early date. A piece of great charm that was probably a panel from a casket, in a Dutch style wavy black frame with gold slip, some repair to the frame.
English 1660-1670
Height 7cm ( 2 3/4”) frame size 14cm ( 5 1/2”)
Width 22.5cm ( 8 3/4”). frame size 31cm (12”)