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17th Century Continental Classical Embroidered Panel / Masks / Grotesques
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17th Century Continental Classical Embroidered Panel / Masks / Grotesques

17th century
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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 Embroidered Grotesque Textile Panel to the 17th Century.

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SA1236018
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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 Embroidered Grotesque Textile Panel to the 17th Century.

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SA1236018
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A vertical framed embroidered panel featuring a grotesque horned mask above foliate scrolls and a flaming urn on a dark background.
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Archive I A vertical framed embroidered panel featuring a grotesque horned mask above foliate scrolls and a flaming urn on a dark background.

17th Century Continental Classical Embroidered Panel / Masks / Grotesques

Archive II A vertical framed embroidered panel featuring a grotesque horned mask above foliate scrolls and a flaming urn on a dark background. View II
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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
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A vertical framed embroidered panel featuring a grotesque horned mask above foliate scrolls and a flaming urn on a dark background.
17TH CENTURY CONTINENTAL CLASSICAL EMBROIDERED PANEL / MASKS / GROTESQUES
Ref: SA1236018
A vertical framed embroidered panel featuring a grotesque horned mask above foliate scrolls and a flaming urn on a dark background.
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  • ObjectTextile Art
  • Period17th century
  • StyleBaroque
  • MaterialWool, Silk, Linen, Wood Frame
  • ColourBlack, Gold, Pink
  • MotifsGrotesque mask, Flaming urn, Foliate scrollwork
  • SizeH 83 cm (33 in) x W 35 cm (14 in) x D 2 cm (1 in)

This seventeenth-century Continental Baroque textile art piece is a vertical embroidered panel presented in a narrow rectangular wood frame with gilded linear mouldings. Rendered on a black background using wool, silk and linen threads in shades of gold and pink, the handwork depicts a central column of motifs comprising a horned grotesque mask at the top, foliate scrollwork, and a flaming urn resting on tiered architectural supports with turned vertical posts. The composition measures 83 cm high, 35 cm wide and 2 cm deep. Suitable for collectors of antique embroidery, the narrow profile hangs effectively on a compact wall space in a gentleman's library or study within a maximalist interior scheme.

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Grotesque motifs originated from classical Roman mural decorations discovered in Neros Golden House, featuring fantastical combinations of human masks, foliate scrolls, and decorative vessels. Popularised across Europe during the Renaissance and Baroque eras, these intricate designs were worked into embroidered panels, tapestry borders, and architectural elements.

Panels from this era were crafted using natural dyed wool, silk, or metallic threads stitched onto linen, canvas, or velvet foundations. Artisans utilized techniques such as tent stitch, needlepoint, and laid threadwork to create shaded figurative compositions and intricate scrollwork.

Authentic period needlework displays hand-spun fibres, vegetable-based dyes with gentle non-uniform fading, and irregular hand stitching on the reverse. Additionally, original fragments often exhibit historic mounting traces, wear around the edges, and fine hand-woven backing cloth.

Framed textile fragments function well as subtle focal points in narrow wall spaces, hallway niches, or architectural alcoves. Pairing historic hand-stitched art with clean modern furniture creates a sophisticated contrast between contemporary lines and traditional texture.

Display framed textiles away from direct sunlight, high humidity, and direct heat sources to prevent fibre deterioration and pigment loss. Ensure the framing incorporates UV-protective glass and acid-free mounting boards, cleaning the glass gently with a dry microfibre cloth.
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