Framed Floral Beadwork Picture

Description:

Framed Floral Beadwork Picture, probably England, 17th century, composed of vibrant colored glass beads, metallic thread and sequins stitched to a silk ground, with large central blossoming stem in central oval reserve surrounded by fruiting vines and flowers, some motifs raised and stuffed, (losses),10 x 9 1/4 in., in an old but later carved and painted wood frame.

Provenance: Ex Katherine Prentiss Murphy collection, sold at Skinner, September 1983, lot 336.
Estimate $800-1,200

Several beads missing from u.l. fruit (was missing in 1983 also),several seqins missing.

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