Up for sale is a wonderful antique hand embroidered 19th century religious needlepoint. This stunning silk embroidery is a depiction of Saint Anna and has her title sewn in red thread at the bottom. It’s done in an oval format, is double matted, and under glass. It is set in an exquisite Victorian gilt wooden [Continue]
BEAUTIFUL 19th CENTURY SILK & METALLIC THREAD EMBROIDERY, SPANISH, RELIGIOUS. Early 19th century most likely of Spanish origin, believed to depict St. John carrying the infant Jesus. Large panel 68cm x 49cm, Framed 87cm x 67cm. The silk is showing signs of age in Places, but is generally ok damage is at the edges, it [Continue]
German sampler dated 1819 with the initials “DW” and “AH” in a central cartouche along with the date. Very fine linen fabric with tiny silk stitches, mostly cross stitches but there is a wonderful square of satin stitches combined with chain stitches. The red vertical line down the center of the sampler is red thread [Continue]
An Exquisite Renaissance Devotional Needlework Panel. Dating from early 17th Century. Depicting The Coronation of The Virgin. The Virgin is being crowned by God the Father and Christ. The Holy Spirit is hovering between them. They float upon a cloud with Angels. The whole piece is worked entirely tiny tiny needlework stitches. The crown is [Continue]
Beautiful Greek Christian Orthodox embroidery work with silk, gold & metallic threads. Depicts “The announcement of Jesus conception”. Very nice thread work & handpainted details. Original wooden frame comes with glass on top. I was told that it was made by a Greek nun. CONDITION: USED, NICE ANTIQUE CONDITION WITH NORMAL WEAR OF USE & [Continue]
Antique early 19th C. Silk Needlework Religious Mourning Tapestry. Well worn as shown with rips, stains, loss, and frame wear, fading and deterioration. The tapestry measures approx 12″ x 10″. With the frame it measures approx 15″ x 13″. PLEASE NOTE THAT FOR MANY OF MY LISTINGS THERE ARE MORE THAN 6 PICTURES. Offers will [Continue]
Pair of Antique 18th Century Silkwork Silk Embroideries St. A charming and quite unique pair of c. 18th century framed silk embroideries with metallic thread and sequined details. One depicts saint Christopher carrying a child across a river within a roundel. The other a female saint on some kind of boat with a serpent at [Continue]
Fantastic old estate find. This is a dated 1826 Silk sampler i think for sure the threads used appear to have a real high sheen. Extremely cool, the photos will not do it justice. Measuring out right at 12 x 16. Has some tatter around the outside edges but overall is very nice. Just exquisite [Continue]
Beautiful pair of large 19th C. Silk embroidery saints S. Rosa Da Lima surrounded by flowers with hand painted faces and details. Frames are of recent vintage and measure 18 1/4″ x 22 1/4″ x 1 1/4″, antique embroideries measure 15 1/2″ x 19 1/2 and are in very good condition with some signs of [Continue]
ANTIQUE CIRCA 1800 NEEDLEWORK EMBROIDERY ON SILK OF SAINT MAGDALENA. MOUNTED ON THE ORIGINAL WOOD BACKING. I BELIEVE THE ANTIQUE TRADE IN EUROPE CALL THIS BERLINER WORK. THE FACE AND PARTS OF THE BODY ARE HAND PAINTED AND REST OF THE PICTURE EMBROIDERED WITH CHENILLE YARN OR THREAD GIVING IT AN IRIDESCENT APPEARANCE. IT MEASURES [Continue]