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]
Beautiful decorative gilded metallic fringe silk hand painted banners from an old abandon church. These are very old and show lots of use/wear, but just adds to the patina of these antiques. They each measure approx. Each is sewn with metallic fringe and. Some of the silk is torn on the dove tapestry, see pics [Continue]
Fine English Needlework Panel. Depicting Mathew and The Angel. Intricately work silver metallic halo’s. Dating from 17th century circa 1650. Mounted in 18th century hardwood frame with glass cover. Collectors label to reverse. Good antique condition throughout with just gentle wear textile commensurate with great age and use. Marks / wear to frame. SIZE of [Continue]
This is a lovely antique embroidered black silk fabric piece. It has an old edging with stitches still present which makes us think it was previously a pillow. Its a large cross encircled with flowers and greenery in shades of brown, beige and pink. Would look beautiful framed or made into a pillow. The item [Continue]