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A Georgian Berlin Silk
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A Georgian Berlin Silk

18th century
Description

A Georgian Silk hand stitched Oval Panel, circa 1800, one depicting a Lady Shepard with Lamb on a hillside. In original gold gilt glazed frame.

Physical Dimensions
Height
29cm (11.42")
Width
21cm (8.27")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Declaration

Beech and Springs Antiques has dated this Georgian Silk Needlework Picture to the Georgian era.

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SA1228802
Dealers Internal Reference
IM000497
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Description
A Georgian Silk hand stitched Oval Panel, circa 1800, one depicting a Lady Shepard with Lamb on a hillside. In original gold gilt glazed frame.
Height
29cm (11.42")
Width
21cm (8.27")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Date of Manufacture

Beech and Springs Antiques has dated this Georgian Silk Needlework Picture to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1228802
Dealers Internal Ref
IM000497
Beech and Springs Antiques
Beech and Springs Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2022

English and french furniture, upholstery, mirrors & decorative objects; 20+ years experience. Happy to help, please call.

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An oval giltwood framed Georgian silk embroidery depicting a shepherdess holding a crook alongside a lamb in a pastoral landscape.
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Archive I An oval giltwood framed Georgian silk embroidery depicting a shepherdess holding a crook alongside a lamb in a pastoral landscape.

A Georgian Berlin Silk

Archive II An oval giltwood framed Georgian silk embroidery depicting a shepherdess holding a crook alongside a lamb in a pastoral landscape. View II
Archive III An oval giltwood framed Georgian silk embroidery depicting a shepherdess holding a crook alongside a lamb in a pastoral landscape. View III
Archive IV An oval giltwood framed Georgian silk embroidery depicting a shepherdess holding a crook alongside a lamb in a pastoral landscape. View IV
Archive V An oval giltwood framed Georgian silk embroidery depicting a shepherdess holding a crook alongside a lamb in a pastoral landscape. View V
Archive VI An oval giltwood framed Georgian silk embroidery depicting a shepherdess holding a crook alongside a lamb in a pastoral landscape. View VI
Archive VII An oval giltwood framed Georgian silk embroidery depicting a shepherdess holding a crook alongside a lamb in a pastoral landscape. View VII
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Beech and Springs Antiques
Telephone 07775 814 228
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Meopham Bank Farm
Leigh Road
Hildenborough
Kent
TN11 9AQ
United Kingdom

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An oval giltwood framed Georgian silk embroidery depicting a shepherdess holding a crook alongside a lamb in a pastoral landscape.
A Georgian Berlin Silk
Ref: SA1228802
An oval giltwood framed Georgian silk embroidery depicting a shepherdess holding a crook alongside a lamb in a pastoral landscape.
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  • ObjectNeedlework Picture
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialSilk, Giltwood, Glass
  • ColourGold, Cream, Olive Green
  • MotifsOval giltwood frame, Beaded inner moulding, Pastoral shepherdess motif, Silk stitch embroidery
  • SizeH 29 cm (11 in) x W 21 cm (8 in) x D 3 cm (1 in)

This Georgian needlework picture takes the form of an oval silk embroidery panel enclosed within a glazed gold giltwood frame. The silk stitch embroidery depicts a pastoral shepherdess holding a crook alongside a lamb in a hillside landscape with cream, gold, and olive green tones, set against a beaded inner moulding and a weathered wooden finish. The entire wall hanging measures 29 cm high, 21 cm wide, and 3 cm deep. In a contemporary interior, this decorative piece suits display on a narrow wall space or an accent wall within an English Country House aesthetic. It hangs vertically using the attached dark textile suspension loop at the top, bringing traditional needlework charm to hallways, studies, or intimate living spaces.

FAQs

Georgian silk needlework pictures are pictorial textile works created during the late 18th and early 19th centuries, predominantly executed by young women as a demonstration of needlework skill. They often depict pastoral, biblical, or classical scenes rendered on woven silk backings.

These panels were typically embroidered using fine silk threads on a silk satin or tabby background. Key details, such as sky or skin tones, were often painted directly onto the silk ground using watercolour prior to or after stitching.

Authentic pieces feature fine hand-stitching with subtle variations in thread tension and natural age-related fading. The reverse often shows dark wood backboards or antique backing papers, and frames typically exhibit period construction techniques like hand-carved giltwood with gesso layerings.

Positioning a framed silk embroidery alongside contemporary art creates a curated contrast. Grouping small oval framed works in a vignette on a narrow wall space or displaying them above a sideboard adds historical texture to contemporary or traditional schemes.

Keep textile art out of direct sunlight and high humidity to prevent fiber degradation and colour fading. Ensure the glass is elevated away from direct contact with the silk stitching, and consult a professional textile conservator for cleaning or stabilization.
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