Lot 254
  • 254

A Regency painted feltwork and embroidered wool needlework picture of a seated woman embroidering circa 1820

Estimate
600 - 900 USD
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Description

  • Felt, Wool, Wood
  • height 9 in.; width 6 in.
  • 22.9 cm; 15.2 cm
within a verre églomisé and giltwood frame.

Provenance

Witney Antiques, Oxfordshire, June 25, 2001

Condition

In good condition with some occasional breaks to the longer floats particularly to right edge of window frame; breaks to stitching to left side of dress and top of shoulder; very minor wear and fading to painted paper; felt ground is in very good condition; Gilt frame with minor scratches, abrasions, and rubbing to gilding; not examined out of frame.
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