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Large Victorian Berlin Woolwork Tapestry "A Boy with Lord Byron's Dogs" C.1850
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Large Victorian Berlin Woolwork Tapestry "A Boy with Lord Byron's Dogs" C.1850

19th century
Description

An exceptionally fine and decorative mid-19th century Victorian Berlin woolwork needlepoint panel depicting the celebrated Romantic composition "A Boy with Lord Byron's Dogs".

The rich, narrative scene features a seated youth in exotic attire flanked by two fine hounds (including a prominent Newfoundland-type dog) set within a romantic parkland landscape before a classical Palladian pavilion and lake.

Executed in finely textured Merino wools with vibrant, wonderfully preserved dye tones, the panel offers outstanding depth and country house presence.

Cataloguing & Provenance Note:The pattern was one of the most sought-after large-scale subjects produced during the height of the Victorian Berlin woolwork craze. Reflecting its enduring popularity among collectors and decorators, an example of this exact subject featured in Christie’s landmark London sale The Gothick Pavilion - A Private Collection from Belgravia (26 January 2011, Lot 284), where it realized £1,625 hammer.

Condition & Framing:The antique woolwork panel itself remains in superb condition with clean, vivid hues. Housed in a substantial, later giltwood cushion frame that is solid, heavy, and ready to hang.

Dimensions:

Height: 82cm Width: 70cm Depth: 6cm

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The Antiques Hound has dated this Victorian Berlin Woolwork Tapestry to the 19th Century.

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SA1241357
Description
An exceptionally fine and decorative mid-19th century Victorian Berlin woolwork needlepoint panel depicting the celebrated Romantic composition "A Boy with Lord Byron's Dogs".

The rich, narrative scene features a seated youth in exotic attire flanked by two fine hounds (including a prominent Newfoundland-type dog) set within a romantic parkland landscape before a classical Palladian pavilion and lake.

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Executed in finely textured Merino wools with vibrant, wonderfully preserved dye tones, the panel offers outstanding depth and country house presence.
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fig 1. A framed Victorian Berlin woolwork tapestry depicting a seated figure with two dogs in a parkland setting within a moulded gilt frame.
fig 1. Large Victorian Berlin Woolwork Tapestry "A Boy with Lord Byron's Dogs" C.1850

Cataloguing & Provenance Note:The pattern was one of the most sought-after large-scale subjects produced during the height of the Victorian Berlin woolwork craze. Reflecting its enduring popularity among collectors and decorators, an example of this exact subject featured in Christie’s landmark London sale The Gothick Pavilion - A Private Collection from Belgravia (26 January 2011, Lot 284), where it realized £1,625 hammer.

fig 2. A framed Victorian Berlin woolwork tapestry depicting a seated figure with two dogs in a parkland setting within a moulded gilt frame.
fig 2. Large Victorian Berlin Woolwork Tapestry "A Boy with Lord Byron's Dogs" C.1850

Condition & Framing:The antique woolwork panel itself remains in superb condition with clean, vivid hues. Housed in a substantial, later giltwood cushion frame that is solid, heavy, and ready to hang.

Dimensions:

Height: 82cm Width: 70cm Depth: 6cm

Date of Manufacture

The Antiques Hound has dated this Victorian Berlin Woolwork Tapestry to the 19th Century.

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Archive I A framed Victorian Berlin woolwork tapestry depicting a seated figure with two dogs in a parkland setting within a moulded gilt frame.

Large Victorian Berlin Woolwork Tapestry "A Boy with Lord Byron's Dogs" C.1850

Archive II A framed Victorian Berlin woolwork tapestry depicting a seated figure with two dogs in a parkland setting within a moulded gilt frame. View II
Archive III A framed Victorian Berlin woolwork tapestry depicting a seated figure with two dogs in a parkland setting within a moulded gilt frame. View III
Archive IV A framed Victorian Berlin woolwork tapestry depicting a seated figure with two dogs in a parkland setting within a moulded gilt frame. View IV
Archive V A framed Victorian Berlin woolwork tapestry depicting a seated figure with two dogs in a parkland setting within a moulded gilt frame. View V
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A framed Victorian Berlin woolwork tapestry depicting a seated figure with two dogs in a parkland setting within a moulded gilt frame.
Large Victorian Berlin Woolwork Tapestry "A Boy with Lord Byron's Dogs" c.1850
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A framed Victorian Berlin woolwork tapestry depicting a seated figure with two dogs in a parkland setting within a moulded gilt frame.
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  • ObjectFramed Tapestry
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialWool, Canvas, Gilt Wood
  • ColourMuted Multicolour
  • MotifsNeedlepoint stitch, Canine figures, Classical pavilion, Moulded gilt frame

This large Victorian Berlin woolwork tapestry from circa 1850 depicts "A Boy with Lord Byron's Dogs" in a needlepoint stitch on canvas. The muted multicolour scene shows a seated youth in red and white attire with a red cap, flanked by hounds including a white dog with black patches and a dark grey dog, set in a parkland landscape featuring a classical pavilion, trees, and water under a grey-blue sky, alongside a dark dog curled in the lower left corner. Finely textured Merino wools provide depth, framed within a substantial moulded cushion-style gilt wood frame with a fluted inner border and a warm bronze-gold finish showing minor surface wear. The piece measures 82 cm high by 70 cm wide and 6 cm deep. Suitable for placement above the mantelpiece or in a gentleman's library, the framed tapestry brings traditional country house character to a domestic interior. The wool panel and canvas remain clean and well preserved, while the heavy wooden frame provides a solid, ready-to-hang structure for display on a wall. The composition captures a celebrated Romantic subject from the height of the Victorian Berlin woolwork craze, combining narrative landscape imagery with tactile textile craftsmanship.

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Berlin woolwork is a style of embroidery executed on canvas using dyed wool yarns, which originated in Berlin in the early 19th century and became immensely popular throughout the Victorian era for decorative pictures and soft furnishings.

These needlework pictures were constructed using dyed wool Yarns, canvas backing grids, and occasionally silk or glass bead accents, typically housed within wooden frames finished with gilding or mahogany veneer.

Authentic pieces feature hand-stitched wool yarns showing natural age-related fading on the front compared to the back, fine canvas backing fabrics, and period-appropriate framing techniques such as hand-cut wooden backboards.

Hang the framed tapestry as a central focal point above a fireplace or console table, pairing it with clean-lined modern furniture to create a contrast between contemporary forms and historical craftsmanship.

Preserve woolwork textiles by hanging them away from direct sunlight and moisture sources, cleaning only via gentle surface dusting or professional textile conservation methods behind UV-protective glass.
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