Sold 15 February 2026 · William Carr Antiques

This “Woolwork Cat Sampler” found a buyer.

It was listed by William Carr Antiques. Sold pieces stay on Sellingantiques as a record of what has passed through, and the next one is rarely far away.

Find more for sale

Antique Needlepoint Panel Antique Needlework Tapestry Antique Wool Art Ask the dealer for something similar

Description

A super charming woolwork sampler of a cat.

Circa 1840.

Encased in a lovely period gilt cushioned framed.

Lovely tones and colours.

Physical Dimensions

Height

54cm (21.26")

Width

53.5cm (21.06")

Depth

6cm (2.36")

Declaration

William Carr Antiques has dated this Antique Woolwork Cat Picture to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1196018

Description

A super charming woolwork sampler of a cat.

Circa 1840.

Encased in a lovely period gilt cushioned framed.

Lovely tones and colours.

Physical Dimensions

Height

54cm (21.26")

Width

53.5cm (21.06")

Depth

6cm (2.36")

Date of Manufacture

William Carr Antiques has dated this Antique Woolwork Cat Picture to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1196018

About the Dealer

William Carr Antiques

Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2022

Lover of all things interesting and extraordinary. Furniture - folk art - english country house.

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the William Carr Antiques Profile Page

PDF

SAVE

A framed antique woolwork panel depicting a dark cat resting on a patterned cushion, set within a distressed gilt wooden frame.

1 / 3

Archive I

Woolwork Cat Sampler

Archive II

A framed antique woolwork panel depicting a dark cat resting on a patterned cushion, set within a distressed gilt wooden frame. View II

Archive III

A framed antique woolwork panel depicting a dark cat resting on a patterned cushion, set within a distressed gilt wooden frame. View III

William Carr Antiques

Telephone 07958 023028

Location

Durham
United Kingdom

Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/chairfinder

Verified Since Feb 2022

Items For Sale 37

Items Sold 418

Email William Carr Antiques

Woolwork Cat Sampler

Ref: SA1196018

Your Name

Phone Number

Email Address

Message

Strictly Vetted Dealers

Secure Transit

Cataloguer’s Note

Sustainable Choice

Frequently Asked Questions

Strictly Vetted Dealers

Every single antique dealer on our platform is individually approved by our internal team. We verify their professional trade history, ethical standards, and photographic quality to ensure a secure, high-standard buying environment. Upon joining, every dealer agrees to a strict 9-point code of conduct. While issues can occasionally arise, our dealers typically resolve them swiftly and directly with the buyer. In fact, since our founding in 2002, Sellingantiques has only had to step in to help resolve an issue on roughly five occasions—a true testament to the quality of our dealers and their dedication to your happiness.

Secure Transit

Our dealers are highly experienced in packing and shipping fragile, high-value antiques. Because you are in direct contact with the dealer, you will be able to easily go through all available shipping and insurance options together to ensure your item arrives safely.

The Sustainable Choice

Antiques are the ultimate green purchase. By choosing historical pieces over newly manufactured goods, you completely eliminate the carbon footprint of modern mass production while preserving exceptional, timeless craftsmanship.

Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing

ObjectWall Art
Period19th century
StyleVictorian & Gothic
MaterialWool, Canvas, Wood, Gilt
ColourMulticoloured
MotifsNeedlepoint stitch, Figurative animal motif, Distressed gilt frame
SizeH 54 cm (21 in) x W 53.5 cm (21 in) x D 6 cm (2 in)

FAQs

Woolwork embroidery, often known as Berlin wool work, is a type of needlepoint executed with brightly coloured wool yarn on a canvas mesh backing, which gained immense popularity during the nineteenth century.

Traditional pieces typically feature hand-spun wool yarns, frequently dyed in vibrant hues, stitched onto a stiff linen or cotton canvas ground, and often housed within gilt wooden frames.

Authentic pieces generally exhibit hand-dyed wool yarns with natural colour variations, signs of age on the canvas backing, and period-appropriate framing techniques such as hand-carved or gilded wood.

Such pieces can be hung singly as a focal point on a neutral wall or incorporated into a gallery wall to introduce historical texture and a sense of narrative into modern spaces.

To preserve these textiles, keep them away from direct sunlight to prevent fading, maintain stable indoor humidity levels, and ensure they are glazed with UV-protective glass if reframed.