Beaded stumpwork panel, third quarter 17th Century
Item auction page at Sotheby’s
Height with frame 14 1/2 in. by 16 1/4 in.; 36.8 by 41.3 cm.
the whole composition is comprised of a variety of raised stumpwork elements rendered in multicoloured beads on a silk ground, depicting a gentleman and lady with flowers and insects, and a country house
In good condition with very minor tears and wear to silk background and scattered split threads and losses to beads. Frame with rubbing to gilt and ebonized surface.