Description:
English Embroidered Farm Scene, mid-18th century, with two figures in the foreground, a thatched cottage, and fields with cows and chickens, sight wd. 15 5/8, ht. 11 1/8 in.
Estimate $800-1,200
Signs of wear to textile appropriate with age and use, some scattered losses, particularly toward edges near frame. No backing board on frame, needs securing. Frame has scattered losses.
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Stuart Slavid
Senior Vice President
Director of Fine Ceramics
Director of Fine Silver
Director of European Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3203
Emily Stegner
Specialist, European Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3203
Stephanie Opolski
Appraiser
508-970-3000
European Furniture & Decorative Arts
The European Furniture & Decorative Arts department curates auctions of English, French, German, Italian, Dutch, and Russian antiques, furniture, and decorative arts.