01-14-201201-14-2012
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2579BBoston
January 14, 2012 10:00 AMCalender
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Framed British Silk Needlework Picture

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$474$400
Auction: European Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2579BLocation: BostonDate / Time: January 14, 2012 10:00AM

Description:

Framed British Silk Needlework Picture, early 19th century, rectangular, depicting a biblical scene of Ruth and Naomi in a house, with landscape of woman harvesting wheat in the background, stitched on silk ground with painted accenting, in black and gold verre eglomise mat and giltwood frame, sight size 21 5/8 x 16, frame 28 1/4 x 22 3/4 in.
Estimate $800-1,200

Keywords

Naomi, Ruth