Lot 256
  • 256

A George III painted and embroidered silk needlework picture of three young ladies circa 1790, painted by J.H. Stevensen

Estimate
1,800 - 2,200 USD
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Description

  • painted by J.H. Stevensen
  • silk, wood
  • height 8 3/4 in.; width 13 1/2 in.
  • 22.2 cm; 34.3 cm
within a verre églomisé and giltwood frame.

Provenance

Witney Antiques, Oxfordshire, October 22, 1996

Condition

In very good condition with some wear and fading to painted decoration; occasional stains and marks to silk ground; gilt frame with minor chips and scratches to gilding; not examined out of frame.
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