Rare Set of 4 Antique Georgian Appliqué Embroideries

Georgian, Circa 1820. 13.2ins high, 11.8ins wide, 1.2ins deep. Rare Set of 4 Antique Georgian Appliqué Embroideries.

The embroideries are worked in a variety of threads and materials, on a felt-like ground.

Figures faces and hands are worked in paper.

Colours brown, cream, green, copper, gold, black and red.

Pictorial scenes:

The first embroidery, titled 'Waiting', depicts a girl seated under a tree, with a dog on a lead at her side.

The second embroidery, titled 'Courting', depicts a young lady and gentleman walking a dog.

The third embroidery, titled 'Betrothed', depicts a young couple in a country setting, with a dog.

The final embroidery, titled 'Forlorn', depicts a girl seated under a tree, with a goat by her side.

All framed in matching old (possibly original), gilded gesso frames, with rippled old glass.

Mounting: The embroideries are fixed to board. Frame backed with brown paper.

CONDITION: Good.

Some stitch losses to clothing.

Some repair work to paper.

A few small holes to clothing.

Colours are slightly faded, but still well defined.

No colour run.

Stretching is slightly uneven.

Frames in good condition, ready to hang.

 

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