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Rare Set of 4 Antique Georgian Appliqué Embroideries

Offered by: Madelena Antiques

Description
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. Colors 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. Dimensions exclude the frame and slip.

More Information

Origin:	England
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Textile
Condition:	Good. 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.
Creation Date:	1820
Number of Pieces:	4-5
Styles / Movements:	Folk Art, Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	22391
Incollect Reference #:	427263

Dimensions

W.	11.8 in;	H.	13.2 in;	D.	1.2 in;
W.	29.97 cm;	H.	33.53 cm;	D.	3.05 cm;

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