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A Superb 18th Century Religious Needlework Picture in Silk
Wickersley Antiques
for sale €579     $629
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Wickersley Antiques

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A Superb 18th Century Religious Needlework Picture in Silk

18th century
Description

A very good Georgian needlework picture showing the Nativity worked in Silk it has an eglomise surround patient in gold on the inside, the frame is superb with winged cherubs and Palm leaves ,the condition is excellent it has some information on the reverse

Circa 1750

Dimensions

Width 26 cms

Height 30 cms

Depth 3 cms

Physical Dimensions
Height
30cm (11.81")
Width
26cm (10.24")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Declaration

Wickersley Antiques has dated this 18th Century Silk Needlework Picture to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1129680
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Description
A very good Georgian needlework picture showing the Nativity worked in Silk it has an eglomise surround patient in gold on the inside, the frame is superb with winged cherubs and Palm leaves ,the condition is excellent it has some information on the reverse

Circa 1750

Dimensions

Width 26 cms

Height 30 cms

Depth 3 cms

Height
30cm (11.81")
Width
26cm (10.24")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Date of Manufacture

Wickersley Antiques has dated this 18th Century Silk Needlework Picture to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1129680
Wickersley Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2011
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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Wickersley Antiques Profile Page

Trade Associations

Wickersley Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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An eighteenth-century oval silk needlework depicting the Nativity scene, set within a black glass mat with gold star accents and a dark carved wood frame with gilt ornaments.
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Wickersley Antiques
Telephone 07802 196 675 or 01142 851 486
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Exhibiting and Trading from Hemswell Antique Centre
Caenby Corner
Gainsborough
Lincolnshire
DN21 5TJ
United Kingdom
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An eighteenth-century oval silk needlework depicting the Nativity scene, set within a black glass mat with gold star accents and a dark carved wood frame with gilt ornaments.
A superb 18th century religious needlework picture in silk
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An eighteenth-century oval silk needlework depicting the Nativity scene, set within a black glass mat with gold star accents and a dark carved wood frame with gilt ornaments.
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During the eighteenth century, silk needlework pictures became a prominent decorative art form across Europe, often created by educated women as a demonstration of technical skill and artistic taste. These works frequently depicted classical, pastoral, or religious themes, such as scenes from the Old and New Testaments, rendered in fine silk stitchery on silk or linen grounds.

Eighteenth-century embroidered pictures typically utilised fine silk threads worked onto a woven silk or linen ground. Frames often incorporated reverse-painted glass, known as verre eglomise, surrounded by carved timber or moulded gesso frames finished with gold leaf or dark varnishes.

Authentic pieces display subtle signs of age, including natural colour fading from historical light exposure, microscopic thread wear, and hand-stitched irregularities. The framing methods, such as hand-cut glass, reverse-painted mounts with gilding, and period wooden backings, also help verify eighteenth-century origin.

Framed antique textiles can be integrated into modern settings by placing them within a gallery wall alongside varied mediums or positioning them as a focal point above a console table or mantelpiece. The rich textures and dark timber tones pair well with contemporary neutral backdrops and traditional woodwork.

Antique silk pictures must be kept away from direct sunlight and high-humidity environments to prevent thread degradation and colour loss. Ensure the picture is housed behind UV-filtering glass with acid-free mounting materials, and consult a professional textile conservator for cleaning or repairs.
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