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An unusual pair of Italian silk embroidery and gouache painted paper pictures

Offered by: Wick Antiques LTD

Description
An unusual pair of Italian silk embroidery and gouache painted paper pictures, both with scenes from Classical antiquity, one showing two warriors addressing an old man by a cave, the other with two men greeting each other in front of a tented encampment, the reverse with a paper label stating ‘Pair of exceptionally fine silk needlework pictures with gouache painted faces & limbs, sky etc, classical Roman subjects, circa 1810’, in gilt frames. Italian, circa 1810.

Provenance

Charles Woollett & Sons, London; Purchased from the above by the current owner’s grandparents, August 4, 1964

More Information

Origin:	Italy
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Silk and gouache paint
Condition:	Good.
Creation Date:	c 1810
Styles / Movements:	Other
Incollect Reference #:	373950

Dimensions

W.	24 in;	H.	19.5 in;
W.	60.96 cm;	H.	49.53 cm;

Message from Seller:

Wick Antiques, established by Charles Wallrock in the early 1980s, specializes in fine antiques with a reputation built on extensive knowledge and long-standing relationships, including with Harrods. Contact Charles at 44.159.067.7558 or via email at charles@wickantiques.co.uk for exceptional pieces curated by a team with expertise in Islamic, Japanese, and fine works of art.