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An 18th Century English Needlework Picture
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An 18th Century English Needlework Picture

18th century
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Circa 1730-1750

Worked in silk and wool in cross stitch and petit point, a blue and white urn decorated with a band of floral sprays above a figure holding a parasol and a flower and walking past a palm tree towards a house, the urn with a gadrooned waist and handles formed of scrolled snakes with barbed tails, and filled with flowers including jonquil, iris, rose, carnation, and sunflower, against a turquoise ground.

A needlework panel of comparable design is fitted to a firescreen and on view in Gallery 753 of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, obj. no. 52.167.

With restorations.

Physical Dimensions
Height
75.3cm (29.65")
Width
67.4cm (26.54")
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Textile Antiques has dated this Antique English Needlework Picture to the 18th Century.

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SA1241252
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166
Description
Circa 1730-1750

Worked in silk and wool in cross stitch and petit point, a blue and white urn decorated with a band of floral sprays above a figure holding a parasol and a flower and walking past a palm tree towards a house, the urn with a gadrooned waist and handles formed of scrolled snakes with barbed tails, and filled with flowers including jonquil, iris, rose, carnation, and sunflower, against a turquoise ground.

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A needlework panel of comparable design is fitted to a firescreen and on view in Gallery 753 of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, obj.
Textile Antiques

no. 52.167.

With restorations.

Height
75.3cm (29.65")
Width
67.4cm (26.54")
Date of Manufacture

Textile Antiques has dated this Antique English Needlework Picture to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1241252
Dealers Internal Ref
166
Textile Antiques
Textile Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2025

Fine european textiles and tapestries of the period spanning the 15th century to the early 20th century.

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An 18th-century framed needlework picture depicting a floral arrangement in an urn within a carved giltwood frame.
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Archive I An 18th-century framed needlework picture depicting a floral arrangement in an urn within a carved giltwood frame.

An 18th Century English Needlework Picture

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An 18th-century framed needlework picture depicting a floral arrangement in an urn within a carved giltwood frame.
An 18th century English needlework picture
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An 18th-century framed needlework picture depicting a floral arrangement in an urn within a carved giltwood frame.
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  • ObjectFramed Needlework
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialWool, Silk, Linen, Giltwood
  • ColourOlive Green
  • MotifsFloral arrangement, Blue and white urn, Carved giltwood frame, Petit point stitching
  • SizeH 75.3 cm (30 in) x W 67.4 cm (27 in)

An 18th century English needlework picture in the Georgian style displays a floral arrangement worked in silk and wool on a linen backing, set within an ornate carved giltwood frame. The wool and silk stitches utilise olive green, turquoise, pink, and dark blue threads, creating a detailed depiction of a blue and white urn with snake handles, filled with various blossoms. The decorative composition includes motifs of figures, palm trees, and floral sprays rendered in petit point and cross stitch techniques, showing evidence of restorations. The framed piece measures 75.3 cm high and 67.4 cm wide. Positioned in an English Country House interior scheme, this wall hanging suits placement above a sideboard in a dining room or living area. The textile medium and traditional floral design complement period furniture arrangements and add texture to neutral wall coverings. Interior styling pairs the artwork with traditional wood finishes and classic decor elements to establish a cohesive domestic setting.

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An 18th-century English needlework picture is a pictorial textile panel crafted using silk or wool threads hand-stitched onto canvas or linen. Popular throughout the Georgian era, these works depicted botanical compositions, religious narratives, or pastoral motifs and were intended for framed display as wall decoration.

These pictures were predominantly created using wool yarn or silk threads worked on a woven linen ground. Stitches such as cross-stitch, tent stitch (petit point and gros point), and satin stitch were rendered over printed or hand-drawn outlines, subsequently framed in wood or giltwood mouldings.

Authentic Georgian needlework typically demonstrates uneven thread tension, minor dye fading consistent with vegetable dyes, and hand-spun backing materials. Inspection of the reverse often reveals unfaded original thread colours, period glass, and hand-forged tacks or wooden backing plates.

To integrate an antique needlework picture into contemporary decor, place it within a layered gallery wall alongside modern prints, or hang it above a minimalist sideboard or console table to create visual contrast between period craftsmanship and clean modern lines.

Historical needlework must be displayed away from direct sunlight and high humidity to prevent dye degradation and fibre decay. UV-protective museum glass, acid-free mounting materials, and periodic professional cleaning ensure long-term preservation.
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