How should I hang a silk embroidery picture?

Keep these framed textiles away from direct sunlight to prevent the silk threads and watercolours from fading over time. Atmospheric moisture can damage fragile fibres, so choose a stable interior wall. Ensure the frame hangs securely from appropriate fixings rather than lightweight wire if the piece carries heavy glass. Professional framing with UV-filtering glass offers extra protection for antique textiles.

What is the difference between stumpwork and standard needlework?

Stumpwork involves padding elements such as figures, fruit, or clothing with wool, wood, or hair to raise them above the background fabric. This creates a distinct three-dimensional relief effect. Standard needlework remains flat against the linen or silk ground, relying purely on stitch direction and thread shading to create perspective.

How do I date an antique embroidery?

Examine the framing style, materials, and subject matter alongside any inscribed dates or signatures on the textile. Eighteenth-century pieces often feature pastoral or religious themes, while Regency and Victorian works frequently show figures in gardens or theatrical scenes. Early seventeenth-century examples typically display stumpwork panels with monarchs or biblical characters mounted on taut linen.

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A silk embroidery picture brings together delicate needlework and fine thread to capture everything from pastoral scenes to historical portraits behind glass.

A Pair of Late Regency Long Stitch Silk Pictures

19th century

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A Pair of Late Regency Long Stitch Silk Pictures

From Christine Kavanagh Antiques

£795

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Antique Embroidered Panel, English, Framed Silkwork, Baroque Taste, Victorian

19th century

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Antique Embroidered Panel, English, Framed Silkwork, Baroque Taste, Victorian

From London Fine Antiques

£1,295

3+ MONTHS AGO

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19th century

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Charming Pair of Early 19th Century Silkwork Pictures Embroidery

From Rams Head Antiques

£795

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Pair Antique Chinese Embroideries Garden Birds & Mandarin Ducks

1900 - 1920

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Pair Antique Chinese Embroideries Garden Birds & Mandarin Ducks

From Rams Head Antiques

£185

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Large Embroidery and Watercolour of Abingdon, Oxfordshire.

1900 - 1920

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Large Embroidery and Watercolour of Abingdon, Oxfordshire.

From Nick Brewster Art and Antiques

£1,100

3+ MONTHS AGO

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18th century

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An 18th Century Needlework Picture

From Textile Antiques

£1,400

3+ MONTHS AGO

miscellaneous

19th century

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An Early 19th Century English Embroidered Picture Incorporating Scenes from the Story of Jack and the Beanstalk

From Textile Antiques

£1,600

3+ MONTHS AGO

miscellaneous

18th century

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A Fine 18th Century English Needlework Picture

From Textile Antiques

£950

3+ MONTHS AGO

miscellaneous

17th century

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An English Needlework Picture

From Textile Antiques

£2,000

3+ MONTHS AGO

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18th century

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Unusual Map Sampler.

From Stalham Antique Gallery

£580

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Listings feature silk embroidery pictures spanning the seventeenth, eighteenth, nineteenth, and early twentieth centuries, utilising silk, wool, and metallic thread.

Early Italian Embroidery, Circa 1700, 62cm X 59cm

18th century

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Early Italian Embroidery, Circa 1700, 62cm X 59cm

From Aaron Nejad Carpets and Rugs

£4,750

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Needlework Sampler by Ann Hodson 13 December 1847 Aged 13

19th century

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Needlework Sampler by Ann Hodson 13 December 1847 Aged 13

From Wickersley Antiques

£260

3+ MONTHS AGO

miscellaneous

19th century

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Early 19thc Crewel Work Embroidery

From Millers Antiques

£350

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Huge Japanese Silk Textile Goose in Flight

19th century

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Huge Japanese Silk Textile Goose in Flight

From Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art

£58,500

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Chinese Silk Table Screen with Intricately Carved Stand

19th century

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Chinese Silk Table Screen with Intricately Carved Stand

From Elmgarden

£600

3+ MONTHS AGO

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18th century

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Charming Bird Embroidery 18th Century Framed

From Rams Head Antiques

£135

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Silk Embroidery Picture

A Pair of Late Regency Long Stitch Silk Pictures

Antique Embroidered Panel, English, Framed Silkwork, Baroque Taste, Victorian

Charming Pair of Early 19th Century Silkwork Pictures Embroidery

Pair Antique Chinese Embroideries Garden Birds & Mandarin Ducks

Large Embroidery and Watercolour of Abingdon, Oxfordshire.

An 18th Century Needlework Picture

An Early 19th Century English Embroidered Picture Incorporating Scenes from the Story of Jack and the Beanstalk

A Fine 18th Century English Needlework Picture

An English Needlework Picture

Unusual Map Sampler.

Early Italian Embroidery, Circa 1700, 62cm X 59cm

Needlework Sampler by Ann Hodson 13 December 1847 Aged 13

Early 19thc Crewel Work Embroidery

Huge Japanese Silk Textile Goose in Flight

Chinese Silk Table Screen with Intricately Carved Stand

Charming Bird Embroidery 18th Century Framed

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