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Framed Dutch 18th Century Silk and Metal Thread Embroidery
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Framed Dutch 18th Century Silk and Metal Thread Embroidery

18th century
Description

Three 18th century figural vignettes surmounted by an armorial device, all in coloured silks and with metal thread borders. The somewhat heavy C- and S-scrolls in metal thread, seem typical of ornamental devices used in the Netherlands / Low Countries at the time. So is the armorial device, which seems invented, and not patented arms as seen in countries in which such things were better organised at the time. The United Provinces were a republic, and it's citizens could do what they wanted as to regard armorials and coronets and such.

The frame and edge banding are of a later date than the vignettes and armorial device.

Physical Dimensions
Height
50cm (19.69")
Width
22cm (8.66")
Depth
0.2cm (0.08")
Declaration

Treaders Collectables has dated this 18th Century Silk Embroidery to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1078507
Dealers Internal Reference
3026
Description
Three 18th century figural vignettes surmounted by an armorial device, all in coloured silks and with metal thread borders.
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The somewhat heavy C- and S-scrolls in metal thread, seem typical of ornamental devices used in the Netherlands / Low Countries at the time.
Treaders Collectables

So is the armorial device, which seems invented, and not patented arms as seen in countries in which such things were better organised at the time. The United Provinces were a republic, and it's citizens could do what they wanted as to regard armorials and coronets and such.

The frame and edge banding are of a later date than the vignettes and armorial device.

Height
50cm (19.69")
Width
22cm (8.66")
Depth
0.2cm (0.08")
Date of Manufacture

Treaders Collectables has dated this 18th Century Silk Embroidery to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1078507
Dealers Internal Ref
3026
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A vertical framed 18th-century Dutch silk embroidery featuring three stacked allegorical panels rendered in silk and metallic threads within an ornate carved gilt frame.
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Archive I A vertical framed 18th-century Dutch silk embroidery featuring three stacked allegorical panels rendered in silk and metallic threads within an ornate carved gilt frame.

Framed Dutch 18th Century Silk and Metal Thread Embroidery

Archive II A vertical framed 18th-century Dutch silk embroidery featuring three stacked allegorical panels rendered in silk and metallic threads within an ornate carved gilt frame. View II
Archive III A vertical framed 18th-century Dutch silk embroidery featuring three stacked allegorical panels rendered in silk and metallic threads within an ornate carved gilt frame. View III
Archive IV Scale Reference for A vertical framed 18th-century Dutch silk embroidery featuring three stacked allegorical panels rendered in silk and metallic threads within an ornate carved gilt frame.
Archive V A vertical framed 18th-century Dutch silk embroidery featuring three stacked allegorical panels rendered in silk and metallic threads within an ornate carved gilt frame. View V
Archive VI A vertical framed 18th-century Dutch silk embroidery featuring three stacked allegorical panels rendered in silk and metallic threads within an ornate carved gilt frame. View VI
Archive VII A vertical framed 18th-century Dutch silk embroidery featuring three stacked allegorical panels rendered in silk and metallic threads within an ornate carved gilt frame. View VII
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A vertical framed 18th-century Dutch silk embroidery featuring three stacked allegorical panels rendered in silk and metallic threads within an ornate carved gilt frame.
Framed Dutch 18th Century Silk and Metal Thread Embroidery
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A vertical framed 18th-century Dutch silk embroidery featuring three stacked allegorical panels rendered in silk and metallic threads within an ornate carved gilt frame.
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  • ObjectTextile Art
  • Period18th century
  • Style18th Century Dutch
  • MaterialSilk, Metal Thread, Gilded Wood, Glass
  • ColourGold and Pink
  • MotifsAllegorical figures, Coat of arms, Scrollwork borders, Metallic thread couching
  • SizeH 50 cm (20 in) x W 22 cm (9 in) x D 0.2 cm (0 in)

This 18th century Dutch textile art piece comprises three stacked figural vignettes surmounted by an armorial device, worked in coloured silks including pink and green tones, alongside metal thread borders and couched metallic details. Heavy C- and S-scrolls in metal thread enclose the panels, which depict allegorical figures against maritime and pastoral landscapes. The entire assembly sits within a later carved and gilded wooden frame displaying ornate scrollwork mouldings and rich gold leaf surfaces. The glass-fronted panel measures 50 cm high, 22 cm wide, and 0.2 cm deep. Suitable for placement in an English Country House interior, this artwork works well hung above a sideboard in a dining room or drawing room.

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During the 18th century in the Netherlands, skilled needleworkers created detailed panels using silk and metallic threads to depict allegorical scenes, coats of arms, and classical vignettes. These intricate textiles were commissioned for prominent households and religious settings as representations of status and fine craftsmanship.

Artisans used silk ground fabrics paired with dyed silk threads for detailed narrative elements. Metallic elements were created using core threads wrapped in silver or gold foil, fixed to the fabric surface using traditional couching techniques.

Authentic period pieces feature hand-woven fabric bases, hand-stitched details with uneven thread tension, natural oxidisation on metallic components, and characteristic fading patterns from historical light exposure.

Framed antique needlework functions effectively as focal wall art mounted above sideboards, console tables, or integrated into gallery walls, adding textural contrast to contemporary paint tones and plaster finishes.

Preserve framed embroideries by keeping them out of direct sunlight, displaying them in climate-controlled environments with stable humidity levels, and utilizing UV-protective glass with acid-free mounting materials.
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