A very rare and rather extraordinary beadwork and stumpwork picture with the entire surface covered in beadwork and the faces and hands done in stumpwork. This is in contrast to the typical beadwork picture wherein beadwork motifs are applied to a white satin background. In superb condition.
England, c. 1660.
18” x 15 ½”
For an example of a work related to this very scarce type of picture, cf. Lanto Synge, Art of Embroidery, fig. 129.
SOLD.
