Charles II walnut framed raised needlework (c. 1670 England)

2000

Silks and metal threads

17.50 inch wide   12.50 inch high

44.45 cm wide  31.75 cm high

Private collection Worcestershire

English, Charles II, circa 1670

Excellent. Minor restorations to small parts of the needlework, the walnut frame later.

A fine English Charles II raised needlework picture worked in coloured silks and coiled metal threads on to a stitched silk ground. The central scene depicting a courting couple in classic 17th century costume who are believed to be King Solomon and the Queen of Sheba. In many pictures of this era Sheba is seen bearing gifts to Solomon, in this case she has an owl perched on her wrist symbolizing his wisdom. The peripheral of the picture with trailing vines, leaves, flowers and animals.

The term raised work was applied to pictures which were executed in the 17th century but later the Victorians adapted this to Stumpwork by which it has become known today. This particular work would have probably been made originally as a cushion cover and is particularly unusual in that the background has been entirely stitched, rather than having spot motifs laid onto a silk ground. The needlework is housed in a later solid walnut frame.

gbp 13900.00 (Pound Sterling)

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