Lot 730: Large Framed Victorian Needlepoint Tapestry of an Eighteenth Century Style Garden Scene
A framed needlepoint tapestry wall hanging, likely Berlin wool work, depicting a romanticised figurative scene. The composition features a lady in a vibrant red and yellow gown with blue accents, set within a garden landscape with a large tree to the left. The needlework is executed in polychrome wools on a fine canvas ground. The piece is housed in a substantial polished dark wood frame, possibly mahogany or fruitwood, featuring a rounded cushion profile and a gilt-toned inner slip. The work is protected behind glass. Two labels are present on the upper left corner of the frame: an orange rectangular sticker handwritten with 730 and a small white sticker printed with the number 2, likely representing previous auction or inventory marks.
Condition report:
The needlework appears to be in good condition with well-preserved colours throughout. There is light age-related toning to the neutral background fabric. The glass has surface dust and some reflections. The frame exhibits minor surface wear, including small scuffs and light abrasions consistent with age and previous use.
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