Lot 665
  • 665

A large Pastoral needlework panel 18th century

Estimate
1,500 - 2,500 GBP
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Description

  • Framed, mounted and glazed: approximately 91cm. high, 78cm. wide; 3ft., 2ft. 6in.; Textile Visible: 73cm. high, 60cm. wide; 2ft. 4in., 1ft. 11in.

Condition

Framed, mounted and glazed. Faded colour overall. Small holes centre of top edge and top left corner. Areas of canvas showing where not worked, for example the trunks and branches of the trees in the versailles boxes and to detailing within the building. There is a vertical split, noticeable on closer inspection, which runs within the composition of the building. Good overall condition. Balanced composition and colour.
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