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A Good Early 19th Century Raised Woolwork Picture
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    Marilyn and bob reed have been trading as mere antiques since 1985 and have had the shop in topsham since november 1995
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A Good Early 19th Century Raised Woolwork Picture

19th century
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Description

A good early 19th century raised woolwork picture

depicting a sheep with beaded eyes recumbent

on tasselled cushion holding a banner and with

halo. The border with floral scrollwork, the

corners with swords etc.,

Initialled HH and dated 1892

All set within original gilt banded rosewood frame.

Original boarded back

Good original general condition commensurate with age

Please excuse any light reflections

Frame size: 27" x "7"

Picture: 22 1/2" x 22 1/2"

Physical Dimensions
Height
69cm (27.17")
Width
69cm (27.17")
Declaration

Mere Antiques has dated this Antique Raised Woolwork Picture to the 19th Century.

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SA1195388
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139/3
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For furniture and larger items delivery to England and Wales, £120 Scotland £130 (excluding islands). We use trusted independent couriers that specialise in antique furniture deliveries

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Please allow up to 2 weeks for furniture deliveries and

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AS MY WONDERFUL WIFE MARILYN HAS TRAGICALLY PASSED AWAY WE SHALL BE CEASING TO TRADE VERY SHORTLY SO NO REASONABLE OFFER REFUSED.

BOB

Description
A good early 19th century raised woolwork picture

depicting a sheep with beaded eyes recumbent

on tasselled cushion holding a banner and with

halo. The border with floral scrollwork, the

corners with swords etc.,

fig 1. An early nineteenth-century framed raised woolwork picture depicting the Agnus Dei resting on a red book within a floral border.
fig 1. A Good Early 19th Century Raised Woolwork Picture

Initialled HH and dated 1892

All set within original gilt banded rosewood frame.

Original boarded back

Good original general condition commensurate with age

Please excuse any light reflections

Frame size: 27" x "7"

Picture: 22 1/2" x 22 1/2"

Height
69cm (27.17")
Width
69cm (27.17")
Date of Manufacture

Mere Antiques has dated this Antique Raised Woolwork Picture to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1195388
Dealers Internal Ref
139/3
Mere Antiques
Mere Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2014

Marilyn and bob reed have been trading as mere antiques since 1985 and have had the shop in topsham since november 1995

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Mere Antiques
Telephone 07870 206299
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13 Fore St
Topsham
Exeter
EX3 0HF
United Kingdom
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An early nineteenth-century framed raised woolwork picture depicting the Agnus Dei resting on a red book within a floral border.
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Raised woolwork, often associated with stumpwork or Berlin woolwork techniques, involves stitching woollen thread onto a canvas backing using padded stitches to build a three-dimensional surface. Popular during the Georgian and Regency eras, these framed textile pieces frequently featured religious iconography, floral borders, or symbolic motifs.

These artworks were constructed using dyed woollen yarns embroidered onto canvas or linen fabrics, occasionally incorporating silk or chenille threads for added detail. The raised elements were achieved with cotton wool or felt padding beneath the stitches, with the completed work housed behind glass inside glazed wood frames.

Authentic period examples exhibit hand-stitched irregularities, subtle natural fading of dyed yarns, and period-appropriate framing components such as hand-cut wooden backing boards and old glass. Examining the reverse of the frame often reveals age-related oxidisation on metal tacks and hand-planed timber surfaces.

A framed textile picture creates depth and tactile interest when mounted above a sideboard, placed on a chimney breast, or integrated into a curated gallery wall alongside antique engravings. Keeping wall surroundings neutral allows the texture and historical detail of the embroidery to stand out.

Display woolwork pictures away from direct sunlight and artificial heat sources to prevent thread degradation and colour bleaching. Maintain stable humidity levels to avoid moisture damage to the fibres, and clean the external glass carefully with a dry microfibre cloth without applying liquid directly to the frame.
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