Stumpwork Picture of the Four Elements

Description:

Stumpwork Picture of the Four Elements, England, c. 1660, depicting whimsical images of animals, flowers and foliage, exotic birds, and a country home, a female figure in each corner, their dresses lift to reveal the words "Fyre," "Aire," "Earth," and "Water," mounted, ht. 15 1/2, wd. 19 1/4 in.
The Judi and Cy Stellmach Americana Collection.
Estimate $1,000-2,000

losses, fading, toning, and the piece laid down to a board; frame lacks glass.


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