9th Feb, 2019 10:30 GMT/BST

Costume, Accessories & Textiles

 
Lot 2055
 

2055

17th Century Stumpwork Picture Depicting The Five Senses, with large central figure to the...

17th Century Stumpwork Picture Depicting The Five Senses, with large central figure to the centre seated underneath an arch with canopy holding flowers, each corner is embroidered in silver thread with four decorative oval frames enclosing portraits of ladies relating to the remaining senses touch, sight, taste and hearing, other motifs include reclining lion and lioness to the front, silk embroidered birds, butterflies, fish and swans, worked on a cream silk ground, in a gilt frame, 59cm by 50cm

Sold for £1,100
Estimated at £500 - £800


 

. Silk backing cloth shredded and missing mainly around the edges, the wooden back board can be seen to the left and right sides. Oval miniatures appear relatively intact with just a few loose threads. Staining and overall wear.

 


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Regarding Pictures, Prints and Works on Paper, works are not examined out of the frame, unless specifically stated. Tennants Auctioneers do not cover damage to gilded wood or plaster picture frames, or to picture frame glass whilst the item is in our possession.

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Auction: Costume, Accessories & Textiles, 9th Feb, 2019

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