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A Fine 18th Century English Needlework Picture
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A Fine 18th Century English Needlework Picture

18th century
For Sale by Textile Antiques
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Circa 1730-1750

Worked in silk and wool in tent stitch with an urn of flowers, including carnations, peonies, poppies and anemones, on a stepped ledge draped with a fringed textile, set against a yellow ground. The layout is closely related to the engravings made by Henry Fletcher, after paintings by Pieter Casteels III, for the catalogue ‘Twelve Months of Flowers’ by the horticulturalist Robert Furber, published in 1730.

Physical Dimensions
Height
59cm (23.23")
Width
45cm (17.72")
Declaration

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

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SA1155756
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Description
Circa 1730-1750
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Worked in silk and wool in tent stitch with an urn of flowers, including carnations, peonies, poppies and anemones, on a stepped ledge draped with a fringed textile, set against a yellow ground.
Textile Antiques

The layout is closely related to the engravings made by Henry Fletcher, after paintings by Pieter Casteels III, for the catalogue ‘Twelve Months of Flowers’ by the horticulturalist Robert Furber, published in 1730.

Height
59cm (23.23")
Width
45cm (17.72")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1155756
Dealers Internal Ref
P1
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 unframed needlework picture displaying a bouquet of colourful flowers in a golden urn on an ochre canvas background.
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Archive I An 18th-century unframed needlework picture displaying a bouquet of colourful flowers in a golden urn on an ochre canvas background.

A Fine 18th Century English Needlework Picture

Archive II An 18th-century unframed needlework picture displaying a bouquet of colourful flowers in a golden urn on an ochre canvas background. View II
Archive III An 18th-century unframed needlework picture displaying a bouquet of colourful flowers in a golden urn on an ochre canvas background. View III
Archive IV An 18th-century unframed needlework picture displaying a bouquet of colourful flowers in a golden urn on an ochre canvas background. View IV
Archive V An 18th-century unframed needlework picture displaying a bouquet of colourful flowers in a golden urn on an ochre canvas background. View V
Archive VI An 18th-century unframed needlework picture displaying a bouquet of colourful flowers in a golden urn on an ochre canvas background. View VI
Archive VII An 18th-century unframed needlework picture displaying a bouquet of colourful flowers in a golden urn on an ochre canvas background. View VII
Archive VIII An 18th-century unframed needlework picture displaying a bouquet of colourful flowers in a golden urn on an ochre canvas background. View VIII
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Essex
United Kingdom
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An 18th-century unframed needlework picture displaying a bouquet of colourful flowers in a golden urn on an ochre canvas background.
A fine 18th century English needlework picture
Ref: SA1155756
An 18th-century unframed needlework picture displaying a bouquet of colourful flowers in a golden urn on an ochre canvas background.
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  • ObjectTextile Art
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialWool, Silk, Linen
  • ColourOchre Gold
  • MotifsFloral urn arrangement, Tent stitch canvaswork, Botanical motifs
  • SizeH 59 cm (23 in) x W 45 cm (18 in)

This 18th century Georgian needlework picture is an unframed textile art piece executed in wool and silk on a linen canvas ground. The design depicts a botanical floral arrangement featuring carnations, peonies, poppies, and anemones inside a golden urn, placed upon a stepped ledge draped with a fringed textile against an ochre gold background. Detailed embroidery showcases various blues, reds, pinks, whites, and greens throughout the botanical motifs, while frayed edges and visible pin marks along the top border demonstrate the age of the canvaswork. Measuring 59 cm high by 45 cm wide, this tent stitch canvaswork piece serves as traditional English country house decor suitable for display above a sideboard in a living room, dining room, or hallway.

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18th-century English needlework pictures frequently featured botanical compositions, classical urns, and floral still lifes. Rendered in fine tent stitch or petit point on linen grounds, these textiles reflected the Georgian interest in natural history and decorative needlecraft.

These decorative panels were primarily stitched using dyed wool and silk threads on a linen or canvas ground. The technique typically involved tent stitch (petit point or gros point) to achieve detailed shading and depth in floral motifs.

Authentic pieces exhibit natural dye fading on the front compared to the reverse side, irregular hand-spun threads, and hand stitching. Frame marks, hand-forged tacks, and period-appropriate linen backing fabrics further confirm 18th-century age.

Mount the textile in a museum-quality acrylic display box or simple conservation frame to highlight its historic texture. Displaying needlework panels in gallery walls alongside modern art creates a balanced contrast of textures and eras.

Keep antique needlework out of direct sunlight to prevent further fading and fibre degradation. House the panel behind UV-filtering glass with acid-free mounting materials, maintaining stable humidity levels to protect natural fibres.
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