An early 17th century needlework picture, probably depicting Charles I
Featuring a central portrait roundel, surrounded by a floral border, on a cream silk satin ground, worked in satin stitch in coloured silks with applied silver wire and spangles, within a walnut crossgrain moulded rectangular frame,
19.5cm x 29cm (26cm x 35cm including frame)
19.5cm x 29cm (26cm x 35cm including frame)
Sold for
£4,000
inc. premium
Footnotes
- A handwritten label verso states 'Needle work by Miss Elizabeth Hawes, with silver twist and on white satin, with Charles second in centre'.
Category: Collectibles / Costume and Textiles
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