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Four Jewish silk embroidered images from the Book of Esther

Offered by: Mayfair Gallery

Description
This set of pictures is made up of four individual works produced using a fine silk stitch upon painted moiré silk ground. Each picture is set within a giltwood frame of an ornamental Rococo style. The silk stitch of the images is embellished by the occasional use of beads, and each picture is edged with fine pressed gilt paper borders. The title of each scene, corresponding to a passage from the Book of Esther, is set along the bottom edge of each image in silk embroidery and is inscribed in French.

The works depict important events from Esther’s life, as described in the Biblical Book of Esther. Esther, the Jewish queen of Ahasuerus, the King of Persia in the early 5th Century BC, is celebrated for collaborating with Mordecai to thwart Haman’s plot to do harm to the Jewish population of Persia. The silk-embroidered title of each picture is as follows: ‘Couronnement D’Esther’ (The Coronation of Esther), ‘Evanouissement D’Esther’ (The Fainting of Esther), ‘Triomphe de Mardochee’ (The Triumph of Mordecai), and ‘Aman aux Genoux D’Esther’ (Haman at the Knees of Esther).

Frame- Height 66cm, width 80cm, depth 8cm
Panel- Height 42cm, width 52cm, depth 2cm

More Information

Origin:	France
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	soil, embroidery, giltwood
Condition:	Good.
Creation Date:	c. 1800
Number of Pieces:	4-5
Styles / Movements:	Religious, Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	14081
Incollect Reference #:	342134

Dimensions

W.	31.5 in;	H.	25.98 in;	D.	3.15 in;
W.	80 cm;	H.	66 cm;	D.	8 cm;

Message from Seller:

Mayfair Gallery is a leading gallery in the field of art and antiques, holding a large collection of unique pieces for sale. The breadth of the gallery’s collection is wide, and includes items from a range of periods, styles and geographical origins, as well as works by famous artists and craftsmen. The main focus of the gallery’s collection is, however, on items produced during the 19th and early 20th century.