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Early Italian Embroidery

This is a delightful Italian embroidery dating to around 1700, if not a little earlier. Worked primarily in wool using the familiar Italian long stitch. Some of the details, such as faces and hands have been embroidered finely in silk. The subject is quite charming, two groups partying in the countryside. The colours and drawing are quite wonderful with some lovely details. Note also the floral border. Now mounted and framed, the entire piece measures 78cm x 74cm. In generally good condition with some minor restoration. This is a very decorative example of Italian textile art which could work in either period or contemporary settings.

Cat No: PO51
Dimensions: 62cm x 59cm
Date: Circa 1700
Price: £4750.00