Lot 44
  • 44

A group of twelve tapestry cushions, European

Estimate
1,200 - 1,800 GBP
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Description

  • wool, silk, tapestry, glass beads
  • various measurements: largest 70 by 56cm; 2ft. 3in., 1ft. 10in.; smallest 45 by 35cm; 1ft. 5in., 1ft. 1in.
comprising of three pairs of cushions, and six individual cushions, all incorporating flowers and foliage with the designs, except for one which depicts a young girl in a landscape with a basket of flowers, together with an English silk needlework and glass bead work tea-pot cover worked on both sides and incorporating the British Royal coat-of-arms (approx. 30cm. high, 48cm. wide; 11in., 7in.) (13)

Condition

Three pairs of cushions: (see back row and one on each side - of the on-line group image). Six individual cushions: (see centre and front row of the on-line group image); the small vertical cushion with blue velvet flanking small fragment of 18th century tapestry with building, has some splits commensurate with age. Measurements vary - largest: Pair - 70 by 56cm, and smallest are single cushions; 54 by 35cm & 48 by 30cm. All backed and all in generally good condition overall. Some have zips with access to cushions within, others do not. English silk needlework and glass bead work tea-pot cover, worked on both sides and incorporating the British Royal coat-of-arms, lower edge with yellow velvet and edged with twisted braid and applied with two tassels (approx. 30cm. high, 48cm. wide; 11in., 7in.); minor losses and some discolouration, otherwise in overall good condition.
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