Lot 252
  • 252

A George III painted and embroidered silk needlework picture of a mother and two children circa 1790

Estimate
1,200 - 1,800 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • silk, wood
  • height 9 in; width 7 1/2 in.
  • 22.9 cm; 19.1 cm
within a verre églomisé and giltwood frame.

Provenance

Witney Antiques, Oxfordshire, October 22, 1996

Condition

Needlework is in very good condition with only slight fading and wear to background painting; some surface dirt on silk; gilt frame with minor losses and scratches; not examined out of frame.
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