Yolanda Gray Antiques has dated this piece to the 1800s.
• Constructed of silk embroidery and watercolours
• Circa 1820
• Provenance: Maccesfield, Cheshire, England
• Also known as “Maccesfield silks”
• One depicts a country mill & stream
• One depicts a country cottage
• Ornate gilt frames
• Inset glass fronted frames
• Emphasis between light and shade
• Superb craftsmanship
• Superb quality
• Completely original
• Excellent condition
These types of pictures are also known as “Macclesfield silks” as they originate from the Macclesfield area in Cheshire, England. They are constructed of silk embroidery and watercolours. One picture depicts a country cottage scene with the roof being thatched and a yard with hens and a goat. In the background, you can see the local village. The other picture depicts a country mill near a stream with ducks paddling. Again, you can see a village in the background. The pictures are mounted in a glass front gilt frame. Both pictures show superb craftsmanship and quality. They are both completely original and in excellent condition.
Dimensions:
Frame Height: 52cm or 1’ 8½”
Frame Width: 56.7cm or 1’ 10¼”
Picture Height: 37cm or 1’ 2½”
Picture Width: 41cm or 1’ 4”
Frame Depth: 6.3cm or 2½”
Condition Report:
The pair of pictures are completely original and in excellent condition. There is no damage to either canvas or frame.
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This item is being sold by Yolanda Gray Antiques who is an accredited member of LAPADA and CINOA. All LAPADA & CINOA members abide by their strict code of practice by adhering to reputable standards of quality, expertise and integrity. Yolanda Gray has dealt in fine art and antique furniture for over 40 years.
Ref. Macclesfield Silks 01
Yolanda Gray Antiques has dated this piece to the 1800s.
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Pair of Macclesfield Regency Watercolour Embroidery Silk Paintings (C. 1820)
