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A Japanese needlework of an eagle

Offered by: Wick Antiques LTD

Description
A Japanese needlework of an eagle, worked in gold, silver and grey silks on a dark ground with the large bird perched on a pine branch watching a sparrow flying past, inscribed on the reverse ‘This picture given to Muriel Putnam-Smith July 1999 by her grandmother Putnam (Maude). It was brought from Japan by one of her ancestors.” in a faux bamboo and embossed leather frame. Japanese, circa 1900.

More Information

Origin:	Japan
Period:	1900-1919
Materials:	Silks
Condition:	Good. Good
Creation Date:	c 1900
Styles / Movements:	Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	oafkjdbdguil
Incollect Reference #:	432279

Dimensions

W.	27 in;	H.	27 in;	D.	3 in;
W.	68.58 cm;	H.	68.58 cm;	D.	7.62 cm;

Message from Seller:

Wick Antiques was established by Charles Wallrock in the early 1980s. Having grown up in the Antiques world Charles developed an extensive wealth of knowledge. Starting out as a ‘man with a van’ he quickly gained a good reputation and embarked on a longstanding relationship with Harrods. He was later joined by his wife, Caroline Wallrock. Caroline having completed a Persian degree, went on to study at Christie’s fine art and then joined Sotheby’s specializing in Islamic and Japanese works of art