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17th Century Continental Classical Embroidered Panel / Masks / Grotesques
The English Interior
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17th Century Continental Classical Embroidered Panel / Masks / Grotesques

17th century
Description

A rare and surviver from the 17th century this exquisite finely rendered handwork features brightly coloured masks, and grotesques.

Wonderful design which would benefit from being framed or enjoy as a documentary textile for collectors and enthusiasts of antique embroidery.

The detailed, ornate and highly individual patterns on this panel make it a standout piece which would be wonderful worked into a maximalist interior

Physical Dimensions
Height
83cm (32.68")
Width
35cm (13.78")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Declaration

The English Interior has dated this 17th Century Tapestry Panel to the 17th Century.

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SA1227903
Description
A rare and surviver from the 17th century this exquisite finely rendered handwork features brightly coloured masks, and grotesques.
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Wonderful design which would benefit from being framed or enjoy as a documentary textile for collectors and enthusiasts of antique embroidery.
The English Interior

The detailed, ornate and highly individual patterns on this panel make it a standout piece which would be wonderful worked into a maximalist interior

Height
83cm (32.68")
Width
35cm (13.78")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Date of Manufacture

The English Interior has dated this 17th Century Tapestry Panel to the 17th Century.

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SA1227903
The English Interior
The English Interior
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A narrow vertical framed antique textile panel featuring a embroidered classical grotesque mask, scrolling foliage, and a flaming urn against a dark background.
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Archive I A narrow vertical framed antique textile panel featuring a embroidered classical grotesque mask, scrolling foliage, and a flaming urn against a dark background.

17TH CENTURY CONTINENTAL CLASSICAL EMBROIDERED PANEL / MASKS / GROTESQUES

Archive II A narrow vertical framed antique textile panel featuring a embroidered classical grotesque mask, scrolling foliage, and a flaming urn against a dark background. View II
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The English Interior

The English Interior
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The Duke of Somersets House
Kirkgate
Tadcaster
North Yorkshire
LS24 9AD
United Kingdom

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The English Interior
The English Interior
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Location: The Duke of Somersets House, Kirkgate, Tadcaster, North Yorkshire, LS24 9AD , United Kingdom, , By appointment only.
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A narrow vertical framed antique textile panel featuring a embroidered classical grotesque mask, scrolling foliage, and a flaming urn against a dark background.
17TH CENTURY CONTINENTAL CLASSICAL EMBROIDERED PANEL / MASKS / GROTESQUES
Ref: SA1227903
A narrow vertical framed antique textile panel featuring a embroidered classical grotesque mask, scrolling foliage, and a flaming urn against a dark background.
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Classical grotesque motifs, derived from ancient Roman frescoes rediscovered during the Renaissance, became prominent in European textiles during the seventeenth century. These designs featured stylized foliage, masks, and architectural elements arranged in symmetrical vertical compositions.

Seventeenth-century embroideries typically utilised wool and silk threads worked onto a linen or canvas foundation. Craftspeople employed petit point and tent stitch techniques to achieve detailed ornamentation and tonal shading.

Authentic period textiles exhibit subtle hand-stitching irregularities, muted tones from historical vegetable dyes, and wear patterns consistent with age. Inspection of the reverse side often reveals original thread tones and hand-woven foundation fabrics.

A framed vertical textile panel adds historic texture and focal interest when mounted in narrow wall spaces, hallway alcoves, or alongside contemporary furniture. Combining antique textiles with modern minimalist elements creates a curated, layered aesthetic.

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