Tapestries – efirms.shop

Extremely Fine Chinese Silk Embroidered Bed-Cover for the Dutch Market

pkversion — Sat, 12 Oct 2024 02:20:40 +0000

A Chinese red silk, embroidered bed cover

Guangdong or Macao, mid-18th century

The red silk cover, one one side elaborately embroided in coloured silk and gilt-paper-wrapped thread, with a central medaillion with Phoenix, surrounded by various equestrian figures, hunters, European figures, dogs, cranes, foliage and all kinds of heavenly creatures.

Measures: 240 x 210 cm

Note:

This bed cover for the European market incorporates a mixture of Chinese and European decorative motifs. It is decorated with hunting scenes of noblemen, squires, horsemen, hunters a noblewoman with attendant, all dressed in the European fashion of the first half of the 18th century, besides exotic birds, cranes, phoenixes and butterflies. In the center and repeated in the four corners are phoenixes with spread wings.

Dimensions:

Height: 94.49 in (240 cm)Width: 82.68 in (210 cm)Depth: 0.2 in (5 mm)
Style:

Chinese Export(Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:

GoldSilkSilverEmbroidered
Place of Origin:

China
Period:

Mid-18th Century
Date of Manufacture:

1820-1860
Condition:

GoodWear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Some embroideries are missing, such as some figures, details of figures, but not noticeable. However, for the age and refinement in extremely good condition. Restoration possible on request.
Comes with a hanging system.
Seller Location:

Amsterdam, NL
Reference Number:

Seller: LU5458220860232

Antique Stumpwork Embroidery Picture Depciting Noah’s Ark

pkversion — Fri, 11 Oct 2024 10:27:26 +0000

Charles II Antique Stumpwork Embroidery Picture of Noah’s Ark. The embroidery is very finely worked in silks and chenille threads on a silk ground. Worked in a variety of stitches with areas of raised work. Embellished with pearls and metallic beads. Colours greens, gold, blues, red and brown. A busy pictorial scene depicts Noah and his family, loading his Ark with animals. Noah stands on the right, holding a book under his arm. Other figures are carrying supplies to the Ark. Another figure kneels, praying in the top right corner. Noah’s Ark sits in the top left corner. Many animals line up in pairs to board the ark. Dogs, horses, deer, rabbits, goats, elephants, giraffes, and a variety of birds, amongst others. There is also a house in the background, with trees either side. Professionally re-framed in a modern, old-style gilt frame. Glazed with Tru Vue glass – which has UV protection. Backed with conservation-grade backing board and tape. The dimensions of the visible embroidery are 10ins high, 13ins wide. The overall dimensions of the frame are 22ins high, 24.75ins wide, 1.9ins deep.. Dimensions exclude the frame and slip.

Dimensions:

Height: 22 in (55.88 cm)Width: 24.75 in (62.87 cm)Depth: 1.9 in (4.83 cm)
Style:

Charles II(Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:

Silk
Place of Origin:

England
Period:

17th Century
Date of Manufacture:

1660
Condition:

GoodGood. Colours good and strong. Small hole with associated split to the backing to central figure. Small hole to the left of the house. Inconspicuous repair(?) on Noah’s face. Pale stain speck next to deer. Some stitch losses to Noah’s hat.
Seller Location:

Chelmsford, GB
Reference Number:

Seller: 22743Seller: LU4246127883062

17th Century English Needlework Panel

pkversion — Fri, 11 Oct 2024 10:26:22 +0000

An exceptional and fine 17th Century English Needlework Panel. The long panel worked in richly coloured threads and subdivided into 5 narrative figural panels framed in an applied border of trailing flowers.

16.5 inches (34cm) x 75.5 inches (192 cm).

Dimensions:

Height: 75.5 in (191.77 cm)Width: 16.5 in (41.91 cm)Depth: 0.2 in (5.08 mm)
Style:

Charles II(Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:

ThreadHand-Woven
Place of Origin:

United Kingdom
Period:

Mid-17th Century
Date of Manufacture:

circa 1650
Condition:

GoodWear consistent with age and use. Minor losses.
Seller Location:

Basildon, GB
Reference Number:

Seller: 3027Seller: LU8971235472382

Stuart period Stumpwork panel – King Charles II and his favourite Lady

pkversion — Fri, 11 Oct 2024 10:24:47 +0000

A very fine panel of ‘King Charles II and his favourite Lady’ in the gardens of a Church / Castle. The bright colours of the raised stumpwork embroidery, and fine detail of the faces, bring to life this antique textile picture. The back of the picture frame is inscribed with a faded reference to the title of the work. circa 1680

Provenance : Comes with invoice showing purchase from Halcyon Days (London) Ltd in December 1980

Dimensions:

Height: 10 in (25.4 cm)Width: 17 in (43.18 cm)Depth: 2 in (5.08 cm)
Style:

Charles II(Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:

BeadsCottonIvory,SilkWoodHand-CraftedHand-Woven
Place of Origin:

United Kingdom
Period:

Late 17th Century
Date of Manufacture:

circa 1680
Condition:

GoodWear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:

Basildon, GB
Reference Number:

Seller: 3015Seller: LU8971235117922

Framed 17th Century Beadwork Fragment – ‘Royal Hunting’ scene

pkversion — Fri, 11 Oct 2024 10:23:52 +0000

A Charles II Beadwork Fragment, circa 1650. Depicting a huntsman, with a horn and staff, directing a dog in pursuit of a deer. Various trees and forest animals in the background,

Framed and glazed in UK around 1970’s, dealers stamp on the reverse. Frame size 16.5 inches x 5.25 inches

Dimensions:

Height: 3 in (7.62 cm)Width: 14 in (35.56 cm)Depth: 0.1 in (2.54 mm)
Style:

Charles II(Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:

BeadsHand-Crafted
Place of Origin:

England
Period:

17th Century
Date of Manufacture:

circa 1650
Condition:

GoodWear consistent with age and use. Almost all central beads are intact, however there are a few patches around the edge with missing bead, see pictures. Gold painted frame has minor scratches and red paint in places.
Seller Location:

Basildon, GB
Reference Number:

Seller: 3032Seller: LU8971239718672

Zebra Hide Rug, South Africa, Wool Felt Backed with Leather Trim, New Hide

pkversion — Fri, 11 Oct 2024 09:14:45 +0000

Decorative new zebra hide rug from South Africa. The hide is backed with a wool felt fabric and trimmed with leather all around.
This zebra hide is sold but we will have another one end of August. The length will be about 90 inches, not included the tail and the width will be about 56 inches. Ask us for pictures and we will send them to you as soon as we get the new zebra rug.

Dimensions:

Width: 56 in (142.24 cm)Length: 90 in (228.6 cm)

Style:

Campaign (In the Style Of)

Materials and Techniques:

Zebra Hide,Hand-Crafted

Place of Origin:

South Africa

Period:

21st Century

Date of Manufacture:

Contemporary

Production Type:

New & Custom(One of a Kind)

Estimated Production Time:

2-3 weeks

Condition:

New

Seller Location:

New York, NY

Reference Number:

Seller: LU805015581652