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A Rare and Vibrant Framed 18th Century George II Needlework Picture Circa 1730
Alexander George Antiques Ltd.
for sale €18,720     $20,320
£16,000
Alexander George Antiques Ltd.

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A Rare and Vibrant Framed 18th Century George II Needlework Picture Circa 1730

18th century
Description

A rare and vibrant early 18th century George II pictorial needlework depicting a courting couple dancing and drinking in front of a stylised oak tree surrounded by foliage, set in a giltwood frame, circa 1750. England

Provenance

Mallett Antiques, London

Physical Dimensions
Height
99cm (38.98")
Width
73cm (28.74")
Depth
6cm (2.36")
Declaration

Alexander George Antiques Ltd. has dated this George II Needlework Picture to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1039332
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Description
A rare and vibrant early 18th century George II pictorial needlework depicting a courting couple dancing and drinking in front of a stylised oak tree surrounded by foliage, set in a giltwood frame, circa 1750. England

Provenance

Mallett Antiques, London

Height
99cm (38.98")
Width
73cm (28.74")
Depth
6cm (2.36")
Date of Manufacture

Alexander George Antiques Ltd. has dated this George II Needlework Picture to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1039332
Alexander George Antiques Ltd.
Alexander George Antiques Ltd.
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2019

Offering carefully selected antique masterpieces from the 17th & 18th centuries

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Alexander George Antiques Ltd. Profile Page

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Alexander George Antiques Ltd. is a registered member of LAPADA 

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Archive I An 18th-century framed needlework picture depicting figures under a tree surrounded by floral motifs in a gilt frame.

A Rare and Vibrant Framed 18th Century George II Needlework Picture Circa 1730

Archive II An 18th-century framed needlework picture depicting figures under a tree surrounded by floral motifs in a gilt frame. View II
Archive III An 18th-century framed needlework picture depicting figures under a tree surrounded by floral motifs in a gilt frame. View III
Archive IV An 18th-century framed needlework picture depicting figures under a tree surrounded by floral motifs in a gilt frame. View IV
Archive V An 18th-century framed needlework picture depicting figures under a tree surrounded by floral motifs in a gilt frame. View V
Archive VI An 18th-century framed needlework picture depicting figures under a tree surrounded by floral motifs in a gilt frame. View VI
Archive VII An 18th-century framed needlework picture depicting figures under a tree surrounded by floral motifs in a gilt frame. View VII
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Alexander George Antiques Ltd.

Alexander George Antiques Ltd.
Telephone 07787 536199
Location
Buscot Manor
Buscot
Oxfordshire
SN7 8DA
United Kingdom

By appointment only.
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/alexandergeorge
Verified Since Aug 2019
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Alexander George Antiques Ltd.
Alexander George Antiques Ltd.
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Location: Buscot Manor, Buscot, Oxfordshire, SN7 8DA, United Kingdom, , By appointment only.
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An 18th-century framed needlework picture depicting figures under a tree surrounded by floral motifs in a gilt frame.
A Rare and Vibrant Framed 18th Century George II Needlework Picture Circa 1730
Ref: SA1039332
An 18th-century framed needlework picture depicting figures under a tree surrounded by floral motifs in a gilt frame.
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Produced during the early to mid-18th century in Britain, George II needlework pictures typically feature pastoral, biblical, or mythological scenes executed in fine stitches like tent stitch and cross stitch.

These decorative panels were primarily worked on linen or hemp canvas foundations using dyed wool and silk threads to achieve varied textures and tonal depth.

Authentic Georgian panels exhibit period-appropriate hand-spun thread variations, natural dye fading, historical oxidisation on backing fabrics, and characteristic hand-stitched construction techniques.

Position the framed textile above a wooden sideboard or as part of a gallery wall to allow the intricate detail and historical texture to serve as a focal point.

Keep needlework pictures away from direct sunlight and humidity fluctuations, framing them under UV-protective glass with acid-free mounting materials to prevent thread degradation.
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